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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Zooey (pgs. 69-91).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zooey do after Bessie leaves the bathroom?
(a) He reads his manuscript.
(b) He gets out of the tub.
(c) He stares at the closed door.
(d) He throws the washcloth.

2. Why does Franny love the married couple in the pilgrim's story in the book that she is reading?
(a) They allow the servants to eat with them every night.
(b) They spread the word of God.
(c) They love each other.
(d) They took good care of the pilgrim.

3. Why does Franny keep apologizing at lunch with Lane?
(a) She leaves the table many times.
(b) She hates frog legs.
(c) She has hurt Lane's feelings.
(d) She is in a bad mood.

4. Where does Franny excuse herself to at SIcklers?
(a) The bar.
(b) The bathroom.
(c) The table where the girls are that she will stay with.
(d) Home.

5. What happened to Bessie's truly lighthearted son, Walt?
(a) He was killed in WWII.
(b) He married and had children.
(c) He became a great actor.
(d) He left home and was never heard from again.

Short Answer Questions

1. How would Seymour react if he knew Buddy was lecturing Zooey about acting and his education?

2. In the book that Franny is reading, after the pilgrim learns what he is seeking, what does he do next?

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

4. Why does Franny regret asking for Lane's olive?

5. What does Franny say that a person does not even need when they first start saying the prayer?

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