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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. Why does Zooey believe that the prayer will never work for Franny?
2. What does Franny believe is the worst culprit in this game of hypocrisy?
3. What does Zooey tell Franny that her problem is in regards to the people she says are too egotistical?
4. What does Zooey say that he and Franny are?
5. Over the phone, Zooey suggests to Franny that she find her help where?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is it so odd that the curtains have been removed from the living room?
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. What is Zooey's opinion of psychoanalysts and Franny?
4. Explain in detail the significance of the Fat Lady.
5. 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?
6. How did Zooey and Franny become freaks in Zooey's eyes?
7. How does Franny react when Zooey tells her that she is a hypocrite because she too is seeking treasure?
8. Why is Zooey so upset that Dick came to town and wanted Zooey to go out for drinks with him?
9. What theme of the novel is suggested by the quotations on the door of Buddy and Seymour's bedroom?
10. How does the phone call redeem Zooey?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Setting is crucial to any story as to the development of a character. Salinger sets the bulk of the story of Franny and Zooey in the bathroom. What does the setting of the bathroom do to drive the characters of Bessie and Zooey? What does it say about each of them individually? What does it say about their relationship to each other?
Essay Topic 2
Franny is hypocritical. Her hypocrisy makes her a complex character. It also is a theme of the novel. In a well-organized essay, tie the theme to her character and explain how she is hypocritical and how that hypocrisy is a theme of the novel. Use quotes and examples. Avoid plot summary.
Essay Topic 3
Zooey is a character of contradictions. What are those contradictions and are they ever resolved in the story?
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