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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Zooey (pgs. 119-147).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What profession was Bessie in when she was younger?
(a) She was a teacher.
(b) She was in radio.
(c) She was a singer.
(d) She was a dancer in the theater.

2. The reader knows that Franny is nervous during her telling of the pilgrim because she does what?
(a) She keeps telling Lane to eat his snails.
(b) She chain smokes.
(c) She continuously taps on the table.
(d) She takes continuous sips of her drink.

3. What feature of Bessie's is compared to a deposed Balkan queen's?
(a) Her feet.
(b) Her legs.
(c) Her fingers.
(d) Her eyes.

4. In what tone does Zooey talk to his mother?
(a) Bitter.
(b) Humorously.
(c) Sarcastic and demeaning.
(d) Warm and loving.

5. Why is Zooey banging on the piano keys?
(a) He is angry about having to go out for a drink.
(b) He is angry that Franny won't eat.
(c) He is angry at Bessie and Les for playing the piano for Franny.
(d) He is angry at Franny for her troubles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Zooey want to leave New York?

2. What happened to Bessie's truly lighthearted son, Walt?

3. As Franny tells Lane the story of the pilgrim, what does Lane do?

4. What problem do the Glasses have with conversation?

5. How many years before had Buddy's letter been written?

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