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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Franny tell Lane is the reason why she can't lend him the pilgrim book that she has been reading?
(a) She had stolen it.
(b) It is Zooey's.
(c) It is overdue.
(d) It is not hers to lend.

2. How does Bessie describe the title of Zooey's manuscript?
(a) Silly.
(b) As unusual.
(c) Ridiculous.
(d) Marvelous.

3. How old was Zooey when Seymour died?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

4. How is Zooey related to Franny?
(a) He is her younger sibling.
(b) He is her older sibling.
(c) He is her father.
(d) He is her ex-boyfriend.

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

6. Why don't Franny and Lane have dessert?
(a) The waiter does not offer dessert.
(b) There is not enough time.
(c) There is nothing on the menu that they want.
(d) Franny does not like dessert.

7. What was Lane's paper about?
(a) Freud.
(b) Flaubert.
(c) Tolstoy.
(d) Shakespeare.

8. How does Lane feel about the grade he received on his paper?
(a) It makes him angry.
(b) He is happy with it.
(c) He is unimpressed.
(d) He wanted a better grade.

9. When Frannie and Lane get in the cab, Frannie feels what?
(a) Somewhat glad to see him.
(b) So much love for Lane.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Guilty that she has not missed him.

10. Buddy tells Zooey that if Zooey performs beautifully on stage, Buddy do will do what?
(a) He and Seymour will rent tuxedos and hats and come to the stage.
(b) Buddy will get him a bigger role.
(c) Buddy will get Seymour to be an actor.
(d) Buddy will watch every show Zooey performs in after that.

11. How has Bessie been handling the problem with Franny?
(a) She tells Franny to get up off of the couch.
(b) She makes her chicken broth.
(c) She paints the apartment.
(d) She has called a psychiatrist.

12. What was it about the Glass family that caused problems as Buddy saw it?
(a) Too much education.
(b) Crazy parents.
(c) The radio show.
(d) The age differences.

13. What does Franny want to eat that upsets Bessie so much?
(a) Soup.
(b) A cheeseburger.
(c) Grilled cheese.
(d) Pudding.

14. What part of Bessie's body was "comely"?
(a) Her legs.
(b) Her torso.
(c) Her feet.
(d) Her arms.

15. What made Buddy want to write to Zooey?
(a) The death of their brother.
(b) Franny's breakdown.
(c) Two young girls.
(d) Bessie's letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Franny drinking at lunch with Lane?

2. For lunch, what does Franny order?

3. What is happening to Franny's forehead while she is having lunch with Lane?

4. When the pilgrim first begins saying the prayer, what is he using?

5. Where will Franny be staying during her visit?

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