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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the film about that Zooey made with Dick Hess?
(a) A romance of a young man falling in love.
(b) A drunk.
(c) A dancer.
(d) A farmer who moves to the city.

2. Why does Franny believe that Professor Tupper detests her?
(a) She told him he has no enthusiasm.
(b) She only attends class occasionally.
(c) She does not agree with his religious beliefs.
(d) She never smiles at him when he is being charming.

3. Why doesn't Zooey want to get married?
(a) He is gay.
(b) He hasn't found the right woman.
(c) He likes to ride in trains too much.
(d) He is too busy.

4. How does Zooey describe Jesus?
(a) As the most intelligent man in the Bible.
(b) As warm.
(c) As a teacher.
(d) As a great prophet.

5. As Zooey comes to the end of the pilgrim's story, what does he ask his mother?
(a) Does she believe?
(b) Does she want to hear more?
(c) Does she understand?
(d) If she is listening.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Zooey want Franny to smile at him?

2. What is it that Franny expresses that she is so bothered by?

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

4. Besides furniture, what is Buddy's room filled with?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Why is it so odd that the curtains have been removed from the living room?

3. Explain in detail the significance of the Fat Lady.

4. What is Zooey's opinion of psychoanalysts and Franny?

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

6. How is it ironic that Franny tells Zooey that he is the most unsympathetic person that she has ever known?

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

8. How does Zooey feel about Lane and why does he feel this way?

9. How would you interpret Franny's dream?

10. What is Bessie saying about her relationship with her children when she states to Zooey that when they were little they were so happy and smart--"just lovely"?

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