roomed next to Holden at Pencey

How did Holden explain his catcher in the rye dream?

he would stand in a field of rye

Whom did Holden meet on his train ride? Why did he lie?

Mom of school mate; feel proud of her son

What was Holden's relationship with Jane Gallagher like?

They were good friends; not very romantic

What was Holden's reply when Phoebe asked him why he got the ax again?

it was the worst school he ever attended

What did Holden like best about the museum?

everything always stayed where it was

Why did Holden sit on the bench in the rain even though it was really coming down?

enjoying watching Phoebe on carousel

Why didn't Holden commit suicide?

he didn't want stupid rednecks looking at him all gory

What dirty trick did Mr. Spencer pull on Holden?

he read back Holden's exam answer and note Holden wrote

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1
Who is Ackley?
Holden's best friend
Holden's English teacher
Holden's brother
roomed next to Holden at Pencey
2
Why wouldn't Holden be back at Pencey after Christmas break?
he forgot break was over
he transferred
he was expelled
he was on vacation
3
What advice did Mr. Antolini give Holden?
about immaturity
about education
about Holden's character
about philosophy
4
Who is Allie?
Holden's dog
Holden's dead brother
Holden's brother in Hollywood
Holden's sister
5
Who is Phoebe?
Holden's sister
Holden's best friend
Holden's girlfriend
Holden's mom
6
What made Holden not so depressed any more on his way to the record store?
he started praying
he was energized by the lights
he hears a young boy singing
he watched some jugglers
7
Who is Lillian Simmons?
D.B.'s old girlfriend
D.B.'s wife
Holden's ex-girlfriend
Holden's babysitter
8
Who is Stradlater?
Holden's roommate at Whooton
Holden's brother
Holden's roommate at Pencey
Holden's best friend
9
How did Holden explain his catcher in the rye dream?
he would stand in a field of rye
farmers chasing him in a field of rye
stand guard over rye whiskey
play baseball with Allie's glove
10
What are Holden's feelings for Sally at the beginning and end of date?
hater her then loved her
was unsure then loved her
hated her then hated her more
loved her then hated her
11
Whom did Holden meet on his train ride? Why did he lie?
Friend from Pencey; embarrassed he flunked
Teachers from school; embarrassed he flunked
Friend of mom's; prevent her from telling mom he failed
Mom of school mate; feel proud of her son
12
Who is Luce?
Holden's room mate
Holden's dad
student at Whooton
Holden's brother
13
What record his Holden play for Phoebe?
On the Good Ship Lollipop
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Little Shirley Beans
The Skaters' Waltz
14
Who is Spencer?
Holden's English teacher
Holden's brother
Holden's room mate
Holden's history teacher
15
Who is Antolini?
History teacher
English teacher
History teacher
Science teacher
16
Who is Sally?
Holden's theater date
Holden's mom
Holden's sister
Ackley's girlfriend
17
What was Holden's relationship with Jane Gallagher like?
Romantically involved for over a year
Only spoke a few times
Can't stand each other
They were good friends; not very romantic
18
Who is D.B.?
Holden's dead brother
Holden's room mate
Holden's father
Holden's brother in Hollywood
19
What did James Castle do?
burglarize a house
rob a bank
commit suicide
commit murder
20
What was Holden's reply when Phoebe asked him why he got the ax again?
work was too hard
it was unfair
it was the worst school he ever attended
there was a disagreement
21
Why did Holden call Luce?
tutor him
borrow money
stay at his apartment
desperate for companionship
22
What did Holden like best about the museum?
free on Sundays
everything always stayed where it was
warm and cheerful/no one bothered him
reminded him of fun times with family
23
Why did Holden sit on the bench in the rain even though it was really coming down?
enjoying watching Phoebe on carousel
wanted to get sick
was drunk
was punishing himself
24
Why didn't Holden commit suicide?
he couldn't open the window to jump out of
he didn't want stupid rednecks looking at him all gory
he wanted to leave a letter for Phoebe first
he was afraid to fail
25
Whom did Holden meet at the sandwich bar? What did they talk about?
Ernie/Holden's brother
Sunny/the night before
Stradlater/school
two nuns/literature
26
Who is Jane Gallagher?
Holden's sister
Holden's former girlfriend
Holden's date to the theater
Holden's current girlfriend
27
What dirty trick did Mr. Spencer pull on Holden?
he read back Holden's exam answer and note Holden wrote
he had a surprise going away party
he called Holden's parents
he pretended to be dead
28
What do we learn about Holden from his diversion about his gloves being stolen at Pencey?
he will jump at any chance to fight
possessions don't mean a lot to him
he is materialistic
he calls himself a coward

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