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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Zooey (pgs. 147-173).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What profession was Bessie in when she was younger?
(a) She was a singer.
(b) She was in radio.
(c) She was a teacher.
(d) She was a dancer in the theater.

2. After telling her tale, Franny attempts to return to the bathroom. On the way what happens to her?
(a) She trips over something.
(b) She faints.
(c) She speaks to the bartender.
(d) She meets the girls that she is rooming with.

3. What is Zooey's attitude about his acting career as he expresses it to Franny?
(a) He feels everyone in the business is crap.
(b) He thinks he is a wonderful actor.
(c) He feels all that he does is undermine others' work.
(d) He believes going to Europe will make him a better actor.

4. Why don't Franny and Lane have dessert?
(a) There is nothing on the menu that they want.
(b) The waiter does not offer dessert.
(c) Franny does not like dessert.
(d) There is not enough time.

5. How long passes before Buddy returns home after Seymour's funeral?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Six months.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Franny excuse herself to at SIcklers?

2. Where will Franny be staying during her visit?

3. What name does Zooey call Bessie?

4. What is Franny's dream about?

5. What does Waker say of the way Zooey handled the loss of Seymour?

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