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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 is on the back of Buddy's bedroom door?
(a) A picture of Jesus.
(b) Quotations from the Bible.
(c) Awards from the television show he was in as a child.
(d) Quotations from a variety of world literature.

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

3. Over the phone, Zooey suggests to Franny that she find her help where?
(a) In her own home.
(b) In the Bible.
(c) With Lane.
(d) By going to see Buddy.

4. What are the last words Zooey speaks to Franny before leaving the room?
(a) "I'm sorry."
(b) "Call Buddy."
(c) "Get over it."
(d) "Eat."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Franny worry about in her search for the prayer?

2. What stands across the street from the Glasses' living room window?

3. What does Zooey believe Franny is using the prayer for?

4. What is Franny's dream about?

5. In a discussion with Zooey, who does Bessie say that Franny should talk to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the phone call redeem Zooey?

2. Zooey is conflicted over his brothers. When his mother continuously mentions Buddy and Seymour, Zooey finally loses his temper. How does Zooey show the darkest side of himself?

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

4. How would you interpret Franny's dream?

5. Why is it so odd that the curtains have been removed from the living room?

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

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

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

9. What theme of the novel is suggested by the quotations on the door of Buddy and Seymour's bedroom?

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

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