What is ironically incorrect about Holden's idea of being a "catcher in the rye?"

He can't catch children, only meet and guide them

A former teacher of Holden's; close family friend

an immature man wants to die only for a cause, a mature man wants to live humbly for one

Mr. Antolini says this while giving Holden advice

A friend of Holden who's very intellectual and intelligent

At the end of the novel, Holden is sitting on a bench in the pouring rain. Why doesn't he move?

He is enjoying watching Phoebe on the carousel

What did the ducks in Central Park represent?

Holden: his ability or inability to adapt to change

Where did Holden decide to go when he left Pencey?

He decided to leave Pencey early, stay in a hotel in New York for few days.

Identify Sally Hayes.

She is the girl Holden went on a date with., She's an old friend of his that he used to make out with.

In the past, Carl Luce has symbolized _______ to Holden because

knowledge; he taught him about sex & other important things

Who is Jane Gallagher?

Holden's friend from one summer in Maine

Which description best describes Sally Hayes?

A girl Holden goes out with because of physical appearance

The main character of the book 'The Catcher in the Rye' wants became ________ .

the man who catches the kids at the abyss

Why did Holden call Carl Luce even though he didn't like him much?

Holden was desperate for a friend, Luce was an intellectual.

Mr. Antolini is afraid that Holden is

"riding for some kind of a terrible fall"

Identify Jane Gallagher

She had lived next door to Holden before he came to Pencey. They played che

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1
What is ironically incorrect about Holden's idea of being a "catcher in the rye?"
He can't stop Phoebe from growing, and Allie never will
His quest will fail, he can't grow up and be an adult
He can't catch children, only meet and guide them
He can't pursue a career if no college offers it as a major
2
Who is Mr. Antolini?
A good friend of Stradlater; Holden will be staying w/him
Phoebe's therapist who Holden has befriended
A former teacher of Holden's; close family friend
Holden's student advisor from Whooton
3
What subject did Mr. Antolini teach Holden when he was his teacher?
English
Math
Science
History
4
What Does the Catcher in the Rye Symbolize
Preserving Innocence
A Catcher's Glove
Pencey Prep
Losing Innocence
5
Why does Holden leave Pencey?
He got kicked out
Everybody is a phony
He cant stand Stradlater
He felt like leaving
6
Who wrote Catcher in the Rye?
J.D. Salinger
Jimmy Cross
Ernest Hemmingway
Buddy Holly
7
What did Mr. Antolini do to Holden
He rubbed his head
He got him drunk
He tried to kill Holden
He kissed him
8
What does he call Sally Hayes for?
He asks her if he can take her to dinner.
He makes a date to see a show.
He asks her to go ice skating.
He asks her about the ducks in the winter.
9
Who was Holden's roommate at Pencey?
Ackley
Stradlater
Ely
Brossard
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"Makes time" with Jane Gallagher
Stradlater
Ackley
Ernie
Maurice
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an immature man wants to die only for a cause, a mature man wants to live humbly for one
Holden tells this to make Stradlater stop bothering him
Phoebe tells Holden this when he comes to visit her
Mr. Antolini says this while giving Holden advice
Holden tells this to old Spencer
12
Who is Carl Luce?
The principal at Whooton who was a real phony
A friend of Holden who's very intellectual and intelligent
A friend of D.B. who was gonna give Holden drugs
The bartender who served him alcohol
13
Which of the following terms BEST characterizes Holden (the narrator of The Catcher in the Rye)?
Outgoing
Shy
Pessimistic
Optimistic
14
Holden asks Sally Hayes to
run away with him
get married in a couple of years after college
please shut up
tell his parents that Holden is doing just fine
15
Why does Holden yell at Sally Hayes?
She won't run away with him
She keeps reminding him about Christmas trees
She is acting like a "Phony"
She insults him
16
When Holden meets Carl Luce at the Wicker Bar, Carl says that Holden is
a "flit."
in need of a girlfriend.
someone he missed talking to.
immature.
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After visiting Mr. Antolini, Holden...
becomes upset with Mr. Antolini's actions.
starts the night on Mr. Antolini's couch.
ends the night sleeping in Grand Central Station.
All of these.
18
THE HEADMASTER AT PENCEY PREP
Salinger
Mr. Thurmer
Mr. Spencer
Mr. Vinson
19
Which does NOT describe Stradlater?
athletic
charming
handsome
intelligent
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At the end of the novel, Holden is sitting on a bench in the pouring rain. Why doesn't he move?
He is thinking of a plan to leave NY
He is waiting for Jane Gallagher
He is enjoying watching Phoebe on the carousel
He is too drunk
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Who is Sonny?
The name of the pimp at the hotel
A prostitute
His older brother
A boy at Pencey
22
What did the ducks in Central Park represent?
Holden: his ability or inability to adapt to change
Holden's fear of abandonment
The lack of love and support of Holden's partents
Holden's suicidal ideation (desire to be with Allie)
23
Where did Holden decide to go when he left Pencey?
He decided to visit Jane Gallagher.
He thought it best to go directly to his parents' house.
He thought he would go to California to see his brother.
He decided to leave Pencey early, stay in a hotel in New York for few days.
24
Identify Sally Hayes.
she is a unicorn
She is the girl Holden went on a date with.
she is a spy
She's an old friend of his that he used to make out with.
25
In the past, Carl Luce has symbolized _______ to Holden because
adulthood; Luce is mature and is responsible when drinking
knowledge; he taught him about sex & other important things
safety; Luce mentored Holden during his year at Whooten
success; he comes from a wealthy family of learned doctors
26
Holden will not return to Pencey after the Christmas holidays
True
False
27
Which of the following is NOT a theme in The Catcher in the Rye?
Innocence
Father-Son Relationships
Isolation
Mortality
28
What is the name of the school Holden is attending at the beginning of Catcher in the Rye?
The Whooton School
Elkton Hills
Don Bosco High
Pencey Prep
29
In Holden's eyes, Carl Luce is...
Sometimes boring, sometimes phony
experienced with sex.
All of these
very intelligent
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Who is Jane Gallagher?
Holden's sister
A girl Holden would make out with
Holden's friend from one summer in Maine
Holden's Girlfriend
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How does Holden know Carl Luce?
He dated Jane.
He's Jane's brother.
They went to school together.
They met in Maine.
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Which description best describes Sally Hayes?
A girl Holden goes out with because of physical appearance
A girl that steals Holden's money
A girl Holden loves and cares deeply for
A girl Holden pays to give the time to
33
The main character of the book 'The Catcher in the Rye' wants became ________ .
the man who catches the kids at the abyss
a writer
a judge
an animal rescuer
34
Which is not a theme in Catcher in the Rye
Confusion
Anti-Hero
Feminism
Thin Line Between Sanity and Insanity
35
What event was going on at Pencey while Holden was on Thomsen Hill ?
Football Game
Finals
Dinner
Fencing match
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Why did Holden call Carl Luce even though he didn't like him much?
Luce had his own apartment, wants to stay a few days.
Holden knew Luce was an A student. Holden needed a tutor.
He wanted to borrow money and Luce was rich.
Holden was desperate for a friend, Luce was an intellectual.
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Mr. Antolini is afraid that Holden is
cheating his way through school
"never going to amount to a hill of beans"
"riding for some kind of a terrible fall"
"growing up too fast"
38
Stradlater asks Holden to:
write a composition for him
borrow his scissors
play canasta with him
tell him about Jane Gallagher
39
Identify Jane Gallagher
Daughter of his mother's best friend. Holden introduced her to Stradlater.
She had lived next door to Holden before he came to Pencey. They played che
He was the headmaster's daughter. Holden dated her until father ended it.
She was the sister of a boy on the fencing team. Trying to attract Holden.
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Who is the narrator in Catcher in the Rye
J.D Salinger
Phoebe Caulfield
Ward Stradlatter
Holden Caulfield

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