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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Zooey mentions that Franny should talk to someone, who is it that she wants to speak with?
(a) Her brother the priest.
(b) Her father.
(c) Professor Tupper.
(d) Her dead brother.

2. Why did Franny move out of her room at college?
(a) She kept picking on her roommate.
(b) She disliked her roommate.
(c) The cat was bothering her.
(d) Too much noise.

3. What kind of a skull does Zooey want when he is dead?
(a) An honorable one like Yorick's.
(b) A perfectly shaped one.
(c) A happy one.
(d) A buried one.

4. What color is the bathmat?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) Orange.
(d) Blue.

5. Zooey says that the only thing that counts in the religious life is what?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Detachment.
(c) Reading the Bible.
(d) Being kind to others.

6. After Zooey upsets Franny, what is she trying to get him to do?
(a) Feed the fish.
(b) Feed her.
(c) Leave the room.
(d) Shut up.

7. What medical problem does Zooey have?
(a) Headaches.
(b) An ulcer.
(c) High blood pressure.
(d) A heart murmur.

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

9. In Zooey's words, what is the one aim of the Jesus Prayer?
(a) Biblical understanding.
(b) To spread the word of God.
(c) Christ Consciousness.
(d) To be a better person.

10. What is on the back of Buddy's bedroom door?
(a) Awards from the television show he was in as a child.
(b) A picture of Jesus.
(c) Quotations from the Bible.
(d) Quotations from a variety of world literature.

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

12. What does Franny worry about in her search for the prayer?
(a) That wanting it will separate her from those she loves.
(b) That wanting it makes her no different than those who want material things.
(c) That wanting it may not be enough to find it.
(d) That wanting it may make her crazy.

13. What are the last words Zooey speaks to Franny before leaving the room?
(a) "I'm sorry."
(b) "Call Buddy."
(c) "Get over it."
(d) "Eat."

14. What are chakras?
(a) The seven subtle centers in the body.
(b) Prayers.
(c) People who pray.
(d) Musical instruments.

15. Zooey tells Bessie that living a religious life takes what?
(a) A strong church.
(b) Time and dedication.
(c) A good priest.
(d) Faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book that Zooey suggests Bessie read is called what?

2. Where is Zooey going to have lunch on the afternoon of his long bath?

3. Who does Franny tell Bessie that she wants to talk to?

4. Besides furniture, what is Buddy's room filled with?

5. Why doesn't Zooey want to get married?

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