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

2. After Zooey tells Bessie the story of the pilgrim, how does Bessie react?
(a) She wants Franny to see a priest.
(b) She becomes angry.
(c) She becomes very worried for Franny.
(d) She wonders if Franny is searching for the prayer.

3. Why did Seymour tell Zooey to shine his shoes for the radio show?
(a) Seymour liked shiny shoes.
(b) He was teaching Zooey to always do and look his best.
(c) His father always did it.
(d) It was required.

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

5. Bessie says that when the children were young, they were what?
(a) Silly.
(b) Sad.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Smart and happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Zooey leaves Franny, what state is she in?

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

3. What does Zooey tell Franny that her problem is in regards to the people she says are too egotistical?

4. When Zooey mentions that Franny should talk to someone, who is it that she wants to speak with?

5. Who does Franny first believe is on the phone after her conversation with Zooey is over?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the setting of Buddy and Seymour's bedroom say about their characters?

2. What issue does Bessie have over the way Zooey feels about Lane?

3. Once Zooey arrives at Buddy's phone, he puts himself in "the ready position." What is he readying himself for?

4. How does Franny react when Zooey tells her that she is a hypocrite because she too is seeking treasure?

5. Why is Zooey so upset that Dick came to town and wanted Zooey to go out for drinks with him?

6. How does Zooey feel about Lane and why does he feel this way?

7. Describe the Glass's living room.

8. Why does Salinger include Bloomberg in the scene between Franny and Zooey?

9. How is it ironic that Franny tells Zooey that he is the most unsympathetic person that she has ever known?

10. Why does Bessie ask Zooey's opinion about whether she should call her son the priest to help Franny when Zooey treats his mother the way that he does?

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