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

2. In the book Franny has been reading, who does the pilgrim find to help him learn about the prayer?

3. What is the name of the second book in the series that Franny is reading?

4. What does Zooey tell Franny he did with Jesus when Zooey was eight-years-old?

5. What made Franny quit the Bible and go straight to Buddha?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Zooey attempts to get through to Franny on many levels. One of them is as a daughter. How so?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What might the settings of the novel suggest about the tone? Salinger places a private girls' school across the street from the Glasses' apartment. What is the significance of the school to the tone? The imagery of the living room is significant. How does this setting affect the tone? Also, the bathroom is a major setting in the story which also sets the tone of the novel. How does it? In a well-organized essay, explain how the various settings affect the tone of the novel. Avoid plot summary.

Essay Topic 2

The death of Seymour contributes to the theme of the story. In a well-organized essay, explain what may have caused Seymour to commit suicide and link that cause to the theme of selfishness. Use quotes and examples. Avoid plot summary.

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is a literary technique whereby an author gives clues as to what will occur in the plot. Choose four examples of foreshadowing that Salinger uses in Franny and Zooey. Describe the four scenes in detail showing what techniques Salinger uses to foreshadow. Then comment on whether those techniques came to fruition later in the novel.

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