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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Zooey say that Franny should act for?
2. When Zooey leaves Franny, what state is she in?
3. In what book of the Bible does the pilgrim find the line, "Pray without ceasing"?
4. What stands across the street from the Glasses' living room window?
5. What does Zooey say is odd about Franny's breakdown?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Why is Zooey so upset that Dick came to town and wanted Zooey to go out for drinks with him?
3. How is it ironic that Franny tells Zooey that he is the most unsympathetic person that she has ever known?
4. Explain in detail the significance of the Fat Lady.
5. Describe the Glass's living room.
6. How did Zooey and Franny become freaks in Zooey's eyes?
7. What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom according to Franny?
8. What metaphor does Salinger use to show how badly Franny received what Zooey had to say concerning the Jesus prayer?
9. Zooey finally confronts Franny about the Jesus prayer. He points out she is being hypocritical. How so?
10. How does Franny react when Zooey tells her that she is a hypocrite because she too is seeking treasure?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Minor characters often have a significant effect on the protagonist of a novel, especially if the minor character is an antagonist. Describe how Les is an antagonist in the story and in a well-organized essay show the significance of this character to the protagonist.
Essay Topic 2
Fitting in and being accepted are strong and natural desires of humans. What does Zooey mean when he says that he and Franny are freaks, and how does this idea create conflict for them in their desire to fit in? Explain how this idea affects the work as a whole in a well-organized essay. Avoid plot summary. Use quotes and examples.
Essay Topic 3
Why does Franny become so obsessed with the book The Way of the Pilgrim? What does the obsession say about her character? As you write, be sure to use such literary terms as round, flat, static, and/or dynamic.
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