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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Frannie asks Lane if he received her letter, he responds by saying what?
(a) "Yes, I got it Wednesday."
(b) "Which letter?"
(c) "The one that had such scattered thoughts?"
(d) "Yes, I am glad your dad's X-rays were good."

2. What does Lane tell Franny right before she excuses herself from the lunch table a second time?
(a) She should stop obsessing over the prayer.
(b) She should eat.
(c) He tells her he loves her.
(d) She looks pale.

3. What does Franny say concerning her beliefs about whether the prayer works?
(a) She thinks it will only work for true believers.
(b) She believes that many advanced religious persons say it is true.
(c) She believes without a doubt that it works.
(d) She will say the prayer for as long as it takes to see if it is true.

4. What is Franny drinking at lunch with Lane?
(a) Beer.
(b) Martinis.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Soda.

5. What did Seymour tell Buddy was his "wooden leg"?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Ego.
(c) Kind heartedness.
(d) Cleverness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Buddy tells Zooey that if Zooey performs beautifully on stage, Buddy do will do what?

2. Why is Bessie so upset with Buddy?

3. What does Les want to give Franny to make things better for her?

4. What grade did Lane get on his paper?

5. Lane and Franny dine at Sickler's restaurant for what reason?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lane angry that he received an "A" on his paper?

2. Zooey is described as being beautiful. Why did Salinger create him that way?

3. How does the concept of the Glass children being on the radio show add to the depth of the story?

4. When Franny tells Lane that she believes she is going crazy, do you feel that she is serious?

5. After Franny leaves for the restroom, Lane evaluates his situation. What does he discover, and what does it say about his relationship with Franny?

6. While in the bathroom, how does Zooey treat Bessie?

7. What does Bessie's attire say about her character?

8. Why does Franny dislike Wally Campbell?

9. Zooey lashes out at Bessie over Bessie's concern for Franny's lack of appetite. What is it that Zooey tells Bessie she is missing by worrying over food?

10. Why does Salinger take the time to list the many items in the medicine cabinet?

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