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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Zooey (pgs. 174-202).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Seymour tell Zooey to shine his shoes for the radio show?
(a) Seymour liked shiny shoes.
(b) It was required.
(c) He was teaching Zooey to always do and look his best.
(d) His father always did it.

2. What does Bessie wear while at home?
(a) A sari.
(b) Jeans and a tee shirt.
(c) A blue Japanese kimono.
(d) An old lady's housedress.

3. Why does Zooey believe that the prayer will never work for Franny?
(a) She doesn't follow through with things she chooses to do.
(b) She doesn't believe in Jesus.
(c) She is too shallow.
(d) She believes that even Jesus should be perfect.

4. What does Zooey do in Buddy's room?
(a) He reads his script.
(b) He writes a letter.
(c) He makes a phone call.
(d) He changes his shirt.

5. What should poets leave behind according to Franny?
(a) Poetry books.
(b) Sonnets.
(c) Something beautiful.
(d) Many poems.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bessie says that when the children were young, they were what?

2. How old was Zooey when Seymour died?

3. What does Lane tell Franny right before she excuses herself from the lunch table a second time?

4. What is Franny drinking at lunch with Lane?

5. Over the phone, Zooey suggests to Franny that she find her help where?

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