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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 can't Zooey find in the bathroom?
(a) His shoe.
(b) His toothbrush.
(c) His manuscript.
(d) His tweezers.

2. Why does Zooey get so upset when Bessie mentions calling Philly Byrnes, the psychoanalyst?
(a) He hates all psychoanalysts.
(b) He believes Franny will get past this on her own.
(c) He fears that it will send Franny over the edge.
(d) He believes only Franny's family can help her.

3. Zooey tells Franny that she should stop her behavior for what reason?
(a) She is being ridiculous.
(b) It is pointless.
(c) She has no need for prayer.
(d) It is not fair to Bessie and Les.

4. Who does Franny first believe is on the phone after her conversation with Zooey is over?
(a) Waker.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Zooey.
(d) Seymour.

5. What does Zooey shout at his mother as she leaves the bathroom?
(a) "Some exit lines you give yourself, buddy."
(b) "Get out!"
(c) "It's about time."
(d) "You are stupid and fat!"

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of a skull does Zooey want when he is dead?

2. What comment does Zooey make about his fish in the tank?

3. What does Franny tell Zooey of her night with Lane?

4. What does Zooey keep repeating to Franny about the prayer?

5. Why does Franny believe that Professor Tupper detests her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Zooey tell Franny about her understanding of Jesus that should prevent her from saying the prayer?

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

3. Describe the Glass's living room.

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

5. What does the setting of the Glasses' living room say about the character of Bessie?

6. Zooey finally confronts Franny about the Jesus prayer. He points out she is being hypocritical. How so?

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

8. Has Franny resolved her inner conflict by the end of the story?

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

10. What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom according to Franny?

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