Holden's parents can best be described as...

Distant and unsure how to guide him

Considering Holden's outlook, what might frustrate him most about Phoebe?

She will continue to grow and be exposed to the adult world

Ultimately, why is it difficult for Holden to have sex?

It's more important for him to know someone as a person

Why does Holden try to punch Stradlater?

He was defending his memory of Jane

If the novel were to have any positive conclusions, what would they be?

He accepts that he must learn to let children grow up

Which statement may provide a reason why Holden is still so distraught over Allie's death?

Holden never got closure after Allie died

Which of the following statements is true?

Holden does not want little kids to see the "F-word"

Holden's former classmate who committed suicide

Spencer says, "Life is a game - it must be played according to the rules." Holden thinks...

He refuses to be involved at all with the game of life

What is ironic about the prostitute Sunny's dress?

Despite her "clean" dress, her job says she's not innocent

What important fact do we learn about Holden in the first chapter of the book?

Holden is telling the story from a mental rest home

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

Holden's response to Maurice's threats are similar to which other situation?

His response to Stradlater's warning

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1
Jane Gallagher's innocence can be seen through which pair of Holden's memories?
Red and white sweater/porch swing
Fear of the checkerboard red square/driving with mom
Dog pooping at Holden's/playing checkers
Playing checkers/holding hands
2
Holden's parents can best be described as...
Distant and unsure how to guide him
Angry and resentful of their misfortunes
Proud of his success at school
Loving and supportive of their son
3
Considering Holden's outlook, what might frustrate him most about Phoebe?
She's already forgotten Allie and doesn't miss him
She's closer to their parents than Holden
She acts like an immature child
She will continue to grow and be exposed to the adult world
4
Ultimately, why is it difficult for Holden to have sex?
The girls keep rejecting him
It's more important for him to know someone as a person
His room mate's tactics don't work for him
He's never felt attracted to anyone
5
Why does Holden try to punch Stradlater?
He was mad that Stradlater criticized his brother
He's the biggest phony at Pencey Prep
He was defending his memory of Jane
He was making fun of Holden's expulsion
6
If the novel were to have any positive conclusions, what would they be?
He comes to terms with the truth that Allie is dead
He accepts that he must learn to let children grow up
Holden learns to love phonies
That Spencer is correct, he must learn to play the game
7
Which statement may provide a reason why Holden is still so distraught over Allie's death?
Allie's death was sudden and unexpected
He's afraid DB may suffer the same fate
Holden never got closure after Allie died
Holden and Allie were enemies
8
Which of the following statements is true?
Holden loves the movies
Holden had an enjoyable stay at the Edmont Hotel
Holden eventually married a deaf-mute and lived in the woods
Holden does not want little kids to see the "F-word"
9
James Castle is...
a cab driver
the pimp in the elevator
Holden's younger brother
Holden's former classmate who committed suicide
10
Spencer says, "Life is a game - it must be played according to the rules." Holden thinks...
He confronts Spencer and argues his advice
He believes the rules are fair
He accepts the challenge to fit into society
He refuses to be involved at all with the game of life
11
What is ironic about the prostitute Sunny's dress?
Despite her "clean" dress, her job says she's not innocent
She wants to get to know people, even if she's a prostitute
The green dress says she's a sad prostitute
The green dress indicates she's actually very wealthy
12
What does the reader learn about Holden through his conversation with Mrs. Morrow on the train?
He speaks to her like he cannot speak to his own mom
He often lies
He can be trusted to tell the truth
He's only attracted to older women
13
What important fact do we learn about Holden in the first chapter of the book?
Holden is telling the story from a mental rest home
Holden's brother Allie is actually still living
Holden foreshadows a positive end to the story
Holden's story is about his sister, Phoebe
14
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
His quest will fail, he can't grow up and be an adult
He's bad at sports
He can't pursue a career if no college offers it as a major
15
Holden's response to Maurice's threats are similar to which other situation?
His response to Stradlater's warning
His response to Mrs. Morrow
His response to Ackley touching his things
His response to Old Spencer's advice

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