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The Jilting of Granny Weatherall
Katherine Ann Porter
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What was once Granny Weatherall's occupation?
Teacher and tutor
Midwife and nurse
Social worker
Lawyer and judge
2
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Which of Granny's children is her primary caregiver?
Hapsy
Jimmy
Cornelia
Lydia
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When did Granny's husband, John, die?
As a young man
In middle age
In old age
He did not die
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How does the story suggest Hapsy may have died?
Of old age
Of tuberculosis
In a car accident
In childbirth
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What attitude does Doctor Harry take toward Granny?
Kind and admiring
Cold and professional
Rude and condescending
Kind but condescending
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