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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 does Zooey say that he and Franny are?
(a) Psychos.
(b) Freaks.
(c) Weirdos.
(d) Nerds.

2. What does Zooey tell Franny that her problem is in regards to the people she says are too egotistical?
(a) Franny only sees what she wants.
(b) Franny does not really know these people.
(c) Franny takes it all too personally.
(d) Franny does not know what she is talking about.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Zooey tells Bessie the story of the pilgrim, how does Bessie react?

2. Who does Zooey say that Franny should act for?

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

4. What poet does Franny love?

5. What is the third eye?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Glass's living room.

2. How did Zooey and Franny become freaks in Zooey's eyes?

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

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

5. Zooey is visibly upset when Bessie mistakenly believes that Franny's little green book came from the college library. Why does this bother Zooey so much?

6. What does Zooey explain to Franny that he does to other people that drives Zooey crazy?

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

8. Explain in detail the significance of the Fat Lady.

9. 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?

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

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