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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) It is not hers to lend.
(b) It is Zooey's.
(c) It is overdue.
(d) She had stolen it.

2. As Franny tells Lane the story of the pilgrim, what does Lane do?
(a) He continues eating, yet he listens.
(b) He listens wholeheartedly.
(c) He ignores her and eats his food.
(d) He continuously interrupts her.

3. What time of year is it?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Fall.

4. 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 took good care of the pilgrim.
(c) They spread the word of God.
(d) They love each other.

5. Who is Bloomberg?
(a) The fish.
(b) The cat.
(c) A brother.
(d) The neighbor.

6. What has really set Franny on a path of self-destruction?
(a) Her mother's crazy ways.
(b) Her relationship with Lane.
(c) A book that has made her question her existence.
(d) Her poor acting in the play.

7. What grade did Lane get on his paper?
(a) A "C."
(b) An "F."
(c) A "B."
(d) An "A."

8. What is happening to Franny's forehead while she is having lunch with Lane?
(a) It is filled with anxiety.
(b) It is bleeding.
(c) It is wrinkled.
(d) It is perspiring.

9. What does Franny tell Lane happens to a person who repeats God's name incessantly?
(a) That person gets to see God.
(b) The person dies.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The person has heart trouble.

10. What is the name of the television show that the Glass children acted in?
(a) "It's A Wise Child."
(b) "Wise Ones."
(c) "Questions for Wise Children."
(d) "Precocious Children."

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

12. Why is Bessie so upset with her husband?
(a) He is never home.
(b) He doesn't want Franny to see a psychiatrist.
(c) He never faces anything unpleasant.
(d) He won't clean the living room for the painters.

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

14. 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 Seymour to be an actor.
(c) Buddy will watch every show Zooey performs in after that.
(d) Buddy will get him a bigger role.

15. How does Lane react to what happens to Franny at the end of the chapter entitled Franny?
(a) He finds the whole thing amusing.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is embarrassed.
(d) He is worried about Franny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Bessie's body was "comely"?

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

3. How does Franny get to the restaurant manager's office?

4. What does Lane tell Franny right before she excuses herself from the lunch table a second time?

5. For lunch, what does Franny order?

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