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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Zooey (pgs. 147-173).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was it about the Glass family that caused problems as Buddy saw it?
(a) Too much education.
(b) The age differences.
(c) The radio show.
(d) Crazy parents.

2. After Zooey upsets Franny, what is she trying to get him to do?
(a) Leave the room.
(b) Feed her.
(c) Shut up.
(d) Feed the fish.

3. All of the following describe the Glass living room except which one?
(a) The walls are covered with documents.
(b) It is lined with bookshelves.
(c) It is stuffed with furnishings.
(d) It is dark and gloomy.

4. What does Buddy apologize in the letter for doing to Zooey and Franny?
(a) Buddy and Seymour neglected them because the boys were so much older.
(b) Buddy and Seymour force them to read Shakespeare and Homer.
(c) Buddy and Seymour filled their heads with metaphysical information.
(d) Buddy and Seymour teased them incessantly.

5. When Frannie and Lane get in the cab, Frannie feels what?
(a) Guilty that she has not missed him.
(b) Somewhat glad to see him.
(c) Nothing.
(d) So much love for Lane.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Zooey's words, what is the one aim of the Jesus Prayer?

2. How old was Zooey when Seymour died?

3. What made Franny quit the Bible and go straight to Buddha?

4. What was the one idea that Jesus absolutely knew that often eludes people, according to Zooey?

5. Why does Zooey get so upset when Bessie mentions calling Philly Byrnes, the psychoanalyst?

(see the answer key)

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