Which of the following is NOT one of the ways Holden was acting strange during his date w/Sally

He spoke in an accent for the entire date and refused to pay

After staggering around Central Park in a drunken state, Holden decides to...

sneak into his apartment to see Phoebe

What is the dispute between Holden and Maurice?

Maurice claimed Holden owed him $5 for a "throw" with Sonny

What are 2 reasons Holden was angry w/ Stradlater & for which he later picked a fight with him?

Stradlater was taking out a girl Holden cared about, Stradlater was mad about the topic Holden chose

What life advice did Mr. Spencer give to Holden?

Life is a game and you have to know how to play.

What did the ducks in Central Park represent?

Holden: his ability or inability to adapt to change

How did Holden fail in his responsibility as the Fencing team Manager?

he left all of the team's equipment on the train in NYC

According to the note he left Phoebe, what is Holden's plan now?

to hitchhike out west and live the life of a deaf-mute

What does Holden want to be when he grows up?

The Catcher in the Rye (explain!!)

From where is Holden Caulfield narrating this story?

A mental hospital in California

Why will Holden be leaving his current school?

He was expelled for failing 4/5 classes

What ominous prediction did Mr. Antolini have regarding Holden?

that Holden is "in for a great fall."

What was the topic of the paper Holden wrote for Stradlater?

An essay describing Allie's baseball mitt

Of what does Holden beg of Sally?

To run away & get married right now.

What question does Holden ask of the cab driver upon his arrival in NYC?

Where do the ducks go in the winter?

A former teacher of Holden's; close family friend

Why did Holden bolt from Mr. Antolini's apartment?

Holden thought Mr. A was getting "flitty" with him

What did Holden's red hunting hat represent?

Security, comfort, referred to Allie's red hair

What does Allie's baseball mitt represent?

Holden's desire to be the "catcher in the rye"

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The Catcher in the Rye: review

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1
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways Holden was acting strange during his date w/Sally
He kept muttering to himself. Sally asked him to speak up
One moment Holden "loved" Sally and the next he hated her
He spoke in an accent for the entire date and refused to pay
He kept yelling. Sally had to ask him to keep his voice down
2
On what ride is Phoebe while Holden watches from the bench?
Slide
Carousel
Bumper cars
Swings
3
Which of the following is NOT a school Holden Caulfield attended?
Elkton Hills
Pencey
Penn Charter
Whooton
4
Who is DB? What is occupation?
Holden's older brother; author
Holden's younger brother; actor
Holden's young brother; artist
Holden's older brother; musician
5
After staggering around Central Park in a drunken state, Holden decides to...
sneak into his apartment to see Phoebe
take his own life
run away for good
go home for good
6
Who does Holden long to speak to...but can never find the guts to call?
Sally Hayes
Faith Cavendish
Jane Gallagher
Sonny Richetz
7
What is the dispute between Holden and Maurice?
Holden refused to pay the bar tab for Maurice.
Maurice claimed Holden owed him $5 for a "throw" with Sonny
Maurice threatened to call Holden's parents
Maurice tried to charge Holden for two hotel rooms, not one
8
Over what period of time does the novel take place?
one week
a week and a half
5 days
3 days
9
What are 2 reasons Holden was angry w/ Stradlater & for which he later picked a fight with him?
Stradlater was taking out a girl Holden cared about
Stradlater insulted Holden for getting kicked out of school
Holden was jealous of Stradlater's physique
Stradlater was mad about the topic Holden chose
10
What does Holden appreciate about the Museum of Natural History?
It brings back all of the "good memories"
He doesn't appreciate this museum; he hates it
Everything stays the same
He can wander around all day in there & never have to leave
11
With whom does Holden have breakfast and a discussion about Romeo and Juliet?
A cab driver, Horowitz
The director of the Museum of Natural History
Sally Hayes
Two nuns
12
What life advice did Mr. Spencer give to Holden?
Life is a game and you have to know how to play.
Good things come to those who wait.
Failure is part of life.
Dream big.
13
What is the name of the hotel in which Holden stays?
Edmont Hotel
Biltmore Hotel
Mansion Estate
Lincoln Mannor
14
What offensive words are scrawled on the wall at Phoebe's school that upset Holden?
"F__ you"
"I love you"
"F___ the world"
"Life sucks"
15
What did the ducks in Central Park represent?
The lack of love and support of Holden's partents
Holden's fear of abandonment
Holden: his ability or inability to adapt to change
Holden's suicidal ideation (desire to be with Allie)
16
How did Holden fail in his responsibility as the Fencing team Manager?
he caused the team to miss the championship match
he placed a bet that the team would lose
he left all of the team's equipment on the train in NYC
he forgot about their match in NYC and never showed up
17
According to Holden, he is the world's greatest....?
man
lover
liar
student
18
How does Holden feel about DB's career in Hollywood?
Holden hopes to follow in DB's footsteps.
Holden feels DB is a sell out.
Holden is inspired and moved by his brother DB.
Holden can't wait to visit DB while on set.
19
According to the note he left Phoebe, what is Holden's plan now?
to go home and ask for his parents' forgiveness
he has no plan and is desperate for Phoebe's advice
to fly to CA and live with DB
to hitchhike out west and live the life of a deaf-mute
20
Which of the following is NOT a lie Holden tells to Mrs. Morrow on the train to NYC?
Her son, Ernest, is a swell guy.
He was a teacher at Pencey.
His name was Rudolph Schmidt.
He was having brain surgery.
21
According to Holden, why did he refuse to join the crowd at the school's football game?
It was full of phonies.
The team hated him for losing their equipment.
He was attending Mr. Spencer's weekend lecture.
He refused to support Stradlater's playing.
22
Where did Holden take Sally on their date?
To a matinee and ice skating.
To dinner and a movie.
To a matinee and dinner.
To dinner and back to his hotel room.
23
What does Holden want to be when he grows up?
The Catcher in the Rye (explain!!)
"A nobody"
A lawyer like his father.
A teacher.
24
True/False: Holden goes home after he and Phoebe leave the park (at the end of the book).
False
True
25
From where is Holden Caulfield narrating this story?
Whooton University
Biltmore Hotel
Pencey Prep
A mental hospital in California
26
Why will Holden be leaving his current school?
He had a mental breakdown and was asked to leave
He was expelled for failing 4/5 classes
He chose to withdraw
He was expelled for fighting
27
Of the following, who is NOT a positive male role model in Holden's life?
Carl Luce
Mr. Spencer
Mr. Antolini
28
With whom does Holden have drinks at the Wicker Bar?
Carl Luce
Mal Broussard
James Castle
Jesse Weissenberger
29
What ominous prediction did Mr. Antolini have regarding Holden?
that Holden would soon lose all he had worked for
that Holden is "in for a great fall."
that Holden would never see his fate because he is blind
that Holden was destined for greatness
30
Phoebe accuses Holden of not liking anything."What was Holden's response when defending himself
Holden is offended and lists several things he cares about
He has no response
Holden says he likes Allie
Holden says there is nothing in the world to like
31
How does Holden describe his roommate Stradlater?
"total player"
"handsome devil"
"closet slob"
"lazy bastard"
32
What was the topic of the paper Holden wrote for Stradlater?
A research paper on the Egyptians.
A poem about Jane's broken smile.
An essay explaining the phoniness of Pencey.
An essay describing Allie's baseball mitt
33
Of what does Holden beg of Sally?
To run away & get married right now.
To put him in touch with Jane Gallagher.
To never grow up.
To tell his parents that he was expelled.
34
What question does Holden ask of the cab driver upon his arrival in NYC?
Where can a guy get come company around here?
Where do the ducks go in the winter?
How often do the crews make rounds?
Where does the time go?
35
Who is Mr. Antolini?
A good friend of Stradlater; Holden will be staying w/him
A former teacher of Holden's; close family friend
Phoebe's therapist who Holden has befriended
Holden's student advisor from Whooton
36
Why did Holden bolt from Mr. Antolini's apartment?
Holden realized that Mr. A was a "phony" and refused to stay
Mr. Antolini had insulted Holden & given him too much advice
MrA had yelled @ Holden about the poor decisions he had made
Holden thought Mr. A was getting "flitty" with him
37
What did Holden's red hunting hat represent?
Holden's inability to make a decision or commitment
Holden's habit of hiding from others
An unwillingness to conform to society
Security, comfort, referred to Allie's red hair
38
Who is Holden's obnoxious dorm neighbor at Pencey?
Mike McGonigle
Carl Luce
Robert Ackely
Ward Stradlater
39
What is the name of the record Holden buys for his little sister, Phoebe?
Every Other Day
Little Shirley Beans
A Touch of Grey
Light up My Life
40
What does Allie's baseball mitt represent?
Holden's desire to be the "catcher in the rye"
The impact of Allie's death on Holden's life
Phoebe's desire to save her brother
The loss of innocence and purity
41
Which of the following was NOT a symbol from the novel?
Allie's baseball mitt
Holden's cigarettes/smoking
The ducks in Central Park
The red hunting hat

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