Holden was forced to return early to school from New York because

He lost the fencing team’s equipment

Holden claims he can’t sleep with Sunny because

He’s just had an operation on his “clavichord”

Holden tries to punch Stradlater immediately after

Stradlater refuses to answer Holden’s questions about his date

After Holden checks into the Edmont Hotel, what does he see out of his window?

A variety of bizarre sex acts going on in other rooms of the hotel

Who does Holden think should have sex?

Couples who care a lot about each other

After Maurice hits Holden in the crotch, what does Holden do?

He repeatedly insults Maurice, resulting in further physical punishment

According to Holden, what is “the best thing” about the Museum of Natural History?

“That everything always stayed right where it was”

What does Holden buy for Phoebe?

A record titled “Little Shirley Beans”

Why does Holden regret his initial assumption that Mr. Antolini tried to molest him?

He realizes he often makes hasty judgments about people

Holden leaves Mr. Antolini’s apartment because

He thinks Mr. Antolini made a pass at him

How does Mr. Antolini gain Holden’s trust?

By being unconventional and encouraging

What does Phoebe help the reader understand about Holden?

Holden is deeply sad and has difficulty maturing

After his encounter with Maurice, Holden

Pretends he’s a movie character who has been shot

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1
Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to
Write stories
Ride her bike
Play checkers
Talk about the Museum of Natural History
2
What does Holden call people he thinks are superficial?
Champs
Phonies
Flits
Stradlaters
3
Holden was forced to return early to school from New York because
He desperately wanted to see the final football game
He needed to see Mr. Spencer
His parents caught him in their apartment
He lost the fencing team’s equipment
4
Just before he leaves her room, Phoebe gives Holden
His red hunting hat
A record she had bought for him
Her Christmas money
A stern scolding
5
Holden claims he can’t sleep with Sunny because
He’s mourning the death of his brother
He’s a virgin
He’s just had an operation on his “clavichord”
He loves her too much
6
Holden tries to punch Stradlater immediately after
Stradlater refuses to answer Holden’s questions about his date
Stradlater suddenly attacks him
Stradlater rips his hound’s-tooth jacket
Stradlater brags about his sexual conquests
7
As Holden predicted, Sally is excited to
See the Lunts
Talk about their futures
Listen to “Little Shirley Beans”
Openly discuss their problems and emotions
8
The elevator operator at the Edmont offers to get Holden
Complimentary breakfast
Drugs
Movie tickets
A prostitute
9
Holden wonders about the fate of which animals in Central Park?
The ducks in the lagoon
The goats in the Children’s Zoo
The feral dogs roaming the Nature Preserve
The squirrels in the Sheep Meadow
10
Phoebe punishes Holden because, in her mind, he
Is too nice
Doesn’t like anything
Smokes too many cigarettes
Dates terrible women
11
When the novel begins, Holden describes ...
Recuperating in a tuberculosis rest home
Taking a train to New York
Watching a football game
Riding a carousel in Central Park
12
After Holden checks into the Edmont Hotel, what does he see out of his window?
A parade
A variety of bizarre sex acts going on in other rooms of the hotel
A flock of ducks flying away from the Central Park lagoon
Jane Gallagher fooling around with Stradlater
13
Who does Holden think should have sex?
Teens experimenting with casual sex
Only married couples
Men and prostitutes
Couples who care a lot about each other
14
After Maurice hits Holden in the crotch, what does Holden do?
He repeatedly insults Maurice, resulting in further physical punishment
He hops around the room, swearing while smoke comes out of his ears
He collapses to the floor, cursing at Sunny
He punches Maurice in the face
15
What or who is the “catcher in the rye”?
Phoebe’s favourite stuffed animal
A symbolically important drinking glass
Holden’s dream job
An old college buddy of Holden’s father
16
According to Holden, what is “the best thing” about the Museum of Natural History?
“That no goddam phonies ever went there”
“That everything always stayed right where it was”
“That the birds look exactly like the ducks in the lagoon”
“That this one crazy Indian always reminds him of Allie”
17
What does Holden buy for Phoebe?
A book titled The return of the Native
An autographed photograph of Robert Donat
A record titled “Little Shirley Beans”
A pair of yellow shoes
18
Contrasting him with Ackley, Holden describes Stradlater as a(n)
“Clean and nice roommate”
“Guy whose mess you don’t mind”
“Anal-retentive neat-freak”
“Secret slob”
19
At breakfast, Holden is surprised that the nun
Shows no remorse over stealing the collection money
Likes Romeo and Juliet
Spits water on her partner’s face
Eats fatty foods
20
Why does Holden regret his initial assumption that Mr. Antolini tried to molest him?
He would have slept better if he had stayed
He realizes he often makes hasty judgments about people
He understands that Mr. Antolini was making a cry for help
Because Mr. Antolini is going to get in trouble with the police
21
Although Phoebe’s real middle name is “Josephine,” she signs her name as
Phoebe Benedict Arnold Caulfield
Phoebe Weatherfield Caulfield
Phoebe Allie Caulfield
Phoebe “Mad Dog” Caulfield
22
Holden leaves Mr. Antolini’s apartment because
Mr. Antolini throws him out
He thinks Mr. Antolini made a pass at him
He feels sick
Mr. Antolini passes out drunk
23
According to Holden, he knew he was happy when he was
Writing essays for Mr. Spencer
Listening to Ernie play the piano
Fooling “phonies” with elaborate lies
Holding hands with Jane
24
How does Mr. Antolini gain Holden’s trust?
By sharing his private journals
By being unconventional and encouraging
By offering Holden a drink
By making it clear to Holden that he’s attracted to him
25
What does Phoebe help the reader understand about Holden?
Holden constantly tells lies and makes false promises
Holden’s mean to her
Holden is deeply sad and has difficulty maturing
Holden is not really so messed up
26
After his encounter with Maurice, Holden
Calls the police
Calls Jane Gallagher
Realizes he’s in love with Sunny
Pretends he’s a movie character who has been shot
27
As he prepares to leave New York City, Holden repeatedly encounters
His brother’s ghost
Vulgarity scrawled on walls
Ackley and Stradlater
Mr. Antolini
28
What item of clothing did Holden buy during the team’s trip to New York?
A red hunting hat
A brown derby
A hound’s-tooth jacket
A pink leisure suit
29
What is the name of the school Holden is attending at the beginning of his story?
Elkton Hills
Don Bosco High
Pencey Prep
The Whooton School
30
Once back in New York, the first person Holden tries to invite for a drink is
Sally Hayes
A cab driver
Carl Luce
Faith Cavendish

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