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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. What did Seymour use as a motivation for both Buddy and Franny?
(a) A thought of their mother.
(b) A thought of Jesus.
(c) A thought of a famous actor.
(d) A thought of the Fat Lady.

2. In the book Franny has been reading, who does the pilgrim find to help him learn about the prayer?
(a) A bishop.
(b) A priest.
(c) A nun.
(d) A monk.

3. What can't Zooey find in the bathroom?
(a) His tweezers.
(b) His manuscript.
(c) His toothbrush.
(d) His shoe.

4. What is the name of the second book in the series that Franny is reading?
(a) "The Pilgrim Goes to Heaven."
(b) "The Pilgrim Finds Salvation."
(c) "The Pilgrim Continues His Way."
(d) "The Pilgrim Goes to Russia."

5. What does Zooey keep repeating to Franny about the prayer?
(a) To stop saying it.
(b) That it does not work.
(c) He is not trying to stop her from saying it.
(d) That it is ridiculous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zooey says that people who use their egos to get ahead cannot possibly have what?

2. What does Franny tell Zooey of her night with Lane?

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

4. In a discussion with Zooey, who does Bessie say that Franny should talk to?

5. Why did Seymour tell Zooey to shine his shoes for the radio show?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Zooey and Franny become freaks in Zooey's eyes?

2. Explain in detail the significance of the Fat Lady.

3. Has Franny resolved her inner conflict by the end of the story?

4. How does Zooey feel about Lane and why does he feel this way?

5. Once Zooey arrives at Buddy's phone, he puts himself in "the ready position." What is he readying himself for?

6. Describe the Glass's living room.

7. What does Zooey tell Franny about her understanding of Jesus that should prevent her from saying the prayer?

8. What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom according to Franny?

9. What does Zooey explain to Franny that he does to other people that drives Zooey crazy?

10. How does Franny react when Zooey tells her that she is a hypocrite because she too is seeking treasure?

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