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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What poet does Franny love?
(a) Emily Dickinson.
(b) Jane Austin.
(c) Gwendolyn Brooks.
(d) Elizabeth Browning.

2. Bessie says that when the children were young, they were what?
(a) Sad.
(b) Silly.
(c) Smart and happy.
(d) Frightened.

3. What does Zooey say that he and Franny are?
(a) Psychos.
(b) Nerds.
(c) Freaks.
(d) Weirdos.

4. What does Franny believe is the worst culprit in this game of hypocrisy?
(a) Intelligent people.
(b) Knowledge for knowledge's sake.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Treasure.

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

6. What is the name of the second book in the series that Franny is reading?
(a) "The Pilgrim Goes to Russia."
(b) "The Pilgrim Goes to Heaven."
(c) "The Pilgrim Continues His Way."
(d) "The Pilgrim Finds Salvation."

7. What is Zooey doing as he tells Bessie the tale of the pilgrim?
(a) He is brushing his teeth.
(b) He is filing his nails.
(c) He is bathing.
(d) He is shaving.

8. Zooey tells Bessie that living a religious life takes what?
(a) Faith.
(b) A strong church.
(c) A good priest.
(d) Time and dedication.

9. When Zooey leaves Franny, what state is she in?
(a) She is sitting up staring into space.
(b) She is smiling slightly.
(c) She is sobbing.
(d) She is feeling better.

10. Why did Seymour tell Zooey to shine his shoes for the radio show?
(a) He was teaching Zooey to always do and look his best.
(b) It was required.
(c) His father always did it.
(d) Seymour liked shiny shoes.

11. After Zooey tells Bessie the story of the pilgrim, how does Bessie react?
(a) She wants Franny to see a priest.
(b) She wonders if Franny is searching for the prayer.
(c) She becomes angry.
(d) She becomes very worried for Franny.

12. What does Franny worry about in her search for the prayer?
(a) That wanting it makes her no different than those who want material things.
(b) That wanting it may make her crazy.
(c) That wanting it will separate her from those she loves.
(d) That wanting it may not be enough to find it.

13. Why does Zooey get so upset when Bessie mentions calling Philly Byrnes, the psychoanalyst?
(a) He hates all psychoanalysts.
(b) He fears that it will send Franny over the edge.
(c) He believes only Franny's family can help her.
(d) He believes Franny will get past this on her own.

14. Besides furniture, what is Buddy's room filled with?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Books.
(c) Sporting equipment.
(d) Paintings.

15. All of the following describe the Glass living room except which one?
(a) It is lined with bookshelves.
(b) It is dark and gloomy.
(c) The walls are covered with documents.
(d) It is stuffed with furnishings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zooey keep repeating to Franny about the prayer?

2. Zooey says that when one first begins the prayer, one should do what, as told in the pilgrim's tale?

3. What does Zooey do in Buddy's room?

4. What do Lane and Bessie believe is the reason for Franny's troubles?

5. What did Zooey say that made Franny realize she wasn't talking to Buddy?

(see the answer keys)

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