3. In diagnosing herself, Franny claims that her problem involves all of the below answers EXCEPT which one?
(a) She is an egomaniac.
(b) She hates herself.
(c) She is physically ill.
(d) She is going insane.

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

5. What did Seymour tell Buddy was his "wooden leg"?
(a) Kind heartedness.
(b) Cleverness.
(c) Ego.
(d) Intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lane tells Franny that it has been a month since they last did what?

2. What grade did Lane get on his paper?

3. What should poets leave behind according to Franny?

4. Lane and Franny dine at Sickler's restaurant for what reason?

5. What does Zooey do after Bessie leaves the bathroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the concept of the Glass children being on the radio show add to the depth of the story?

2. Salinger describes the look on Bessie's face right before she leaves the bathroom for the first time that Zooey can not see. What does the look say about the depth of her character?

3. Why has Franny left her acting troupe?

4. Why did Buddy and Seymour decide to conduct metaphysical seminars with their younger siblings?

5. What are the main topics that Buddy writes to Zooey about?

6. Lane speaks of two poets who teach at Franny's school that he wishes were at his school. Franny says that they are not real poets. What does she mean?

7. Why does Salinger take the time to list the many items in the medicine cabinet?

8. While in the bathroom, how does Zooey treat Bessie?

9. When Franny tells Lane that she believes she is going crazy, do you feel that she is serious?

10. Zooey is described as being beautiful. Why did Salinger create him that way?

(see the answer keys)

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