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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the book that Franny is reading, after the pilgrim learns what he is seeking, what does he do next?
(a) He builds a church.
(b) He converts everyone in his home town.
(c) He dies and goes to heaven.
(d) He travels all over Russia.

2. What is Franny drinking at lunch with Lane?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Soda.
(c) Martinis.
(d) Beer.

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

4. What story does Buddy tell Zooey about the little girl in the market?
(a) She wanted to buy fish.
(b) She was an orphan.
(c) She gave Buddy her lollipop.
(d) She had boyfriends named Bobby and Dorothy.

5. Where do Bessie and Zooey have their long conversation?
(a) In Zooey's bedroom.
(b) In the living room.
(c) At the dinner table.
(d) In the bathroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lane's paper about?

2. Why does Franny go to the restroom?

3. What does Franny tell Lane happens to a person who repeats God's name incessantly?

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

5. Who introduces the second part of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Franny feel as she tells Lane about the story of the pilgrim?

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

3. After Franny leaves for the restroom, Lane evaluates his situation. What does he discover, and what does it say about his relationship with Franny?

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

5. What does Franny explain to Lane about competing?

6. Right from the start, Franny and Lane do not seem to be a couple who are dedicated to each other or their relationship. How is this shown though characterization in the opening pages leading to the point where Franny excuses herself to the ladies' room?

7. Why has Franny left her acting troupe?

8. How does Bessie view Les as inept?

9. Why is the reader told that the restaurant is for intellectual types.

10. What might the reason be for Franny breaking down in the bathroom instead of with the boy she claims to love.

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