The Jilting of Granny Weatherall comprehension 3

Which sentence best states the theme, or lesson, expressed in “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall”?

• Death can be fought off with stubbornness and strength.

• People who have suffered find relief as death approaches.

• Sorrows can be forgotten with the help of love and compassion.

• The moment of death may not provide relief from life’s difficult memories.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

At the end of “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall,” which of the following thoughts pass through Granny Weatherall’s mind in her final moments? Choose three options.

a. how sweet her children had been when they were young b. how to take care of some tasks she had not gotten done c. how well she once had survived double pneumonia

d. why Doctor Harry is treating her so disrespectfully

e. what might be the source of the thunder she hears

f. why she had never taken the time to write a will

g. what will happen if she cannot find Hapsy

• a,b,c

• b,d,e

• b,e,g

• a,f,g

As presented in “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall,” what sort of life has Granny Weatherall led?

• an easy, pampered life

• a hard but successful life

• a sad and suffering-filled life

• an exceptionally unconventional life

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which statement best describes the point of view in this passage from “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall”?

Yes, she had changed her mind after sixty years and she would like to see George. I want you to find George. Find him and be sure to tell him I forgot him. I want him to know I had my husband just the same and my children and my house like any other woman.

• The entire excerpt uses the first-person point of view.

• The entire excerpt uses the third-person point of view.

• The point of view shifts from third person to first person.

• The point of view shifts from first person to third person.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6