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The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 1-6 Reading Comprehension
The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 1-6 Reading Comprehension
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1
Who is Mr. Spencer and why did he request Holden to visit him?
The headmaster/ to talk to Holden about dating his daughter
Holden's History teacher/ to talk to Holden about failing
Holden's English teacher/ to talk to Holden about failing
Holden's dad/ to punish Holden for failing
2
Who is Stradlater and Ackley?
Holden's teacher & the headmaster
Holden's roomate & cab driver
Holden's roomate & an annoying student down the hall
Jane's date & Holden's roomate
3
Who is Selma Thurmer?
The headmaster's daughter
Holden's sister
Holden's girlfriend
Stradlater's date
4
How does Holden determine whether a book is outstanding?
if you want to recommend it to a friend
if you want to read it again
if it has a good climax and resolution
if you want to become friends with the author
5
What was the content of Ossenburger's speech?
a tribute to the school's alumni
a lecture in accountability & how to be splendid young men
the importance of athleticism & brotherhood
his autobiography & the importance of religion & praying
6
Why did Allie have writing on his baseball mitt?
as a symbol of peace
to memorize for a test while playing in the outfield
to read while in the hospital during leukemia treatment
to read while playing in the outfield if he was bored
7
Why did Holden write Mr. Spencer a note?
to ask if he can have an extension on the research paper
to explain that his brother died & he's depressed
so he wouldn't feel bad for failing him
to ask if he can give him extra credit
8
What was unique about the way Jane Gallagher played checkers?
she always left her queens on the back row
she always played the knights first
she always played the pawns first
she always left her kings on the back row
9
Who is DB ?
Holden's uncle
Holden's roomate
Holden's brother
Holden's History teacher
10
Why does Holden watch the game from the hill?
He's failed school and got kicked out.
He left the fencing equipment on subway & the team was mad.
Everyone is phony.
He didn't want to be there
11
Why is Holden somewhat contemptuos of DB?
Holden thinks DB is an awful writer.
DB scolds Holden for failing school.
DB will not let Holden visit him in Hollywood.
Holden wants DB to write stories instead of movie scripts.
12
How did Holden react to Allie's death?
He went to church and prayed for Allie's soul
He vandalized a corridor in the hospital
He slept in the garage when Allie died & broke the windows
He slept with Phoebe the nigt Allie died to comfort her
13
What did Mr. Spencer buy and show the boys when they were visiting him one Sunday?
a book of poetry from the classic literature collection
a 19th century silver dollar
a red hunting hat
a Navajo blanket from an Indian Yellowstone park
14
Why does Holden punch Stradlater?
Stradlater criticized Holden's composition & seduced Jane.
Stradlater told Holden that Jane was a "good thrill".
Stradlater called Allie a punk.
Stradlater borrowed Holden's jacket without permission.
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How does Holden feel about all of the blood on his face after his scuffle with Stradlater?
He thinks it makes him look tough & he's afraid & fascinated
Both A & B
He wants to go back & hurt Stradlater for revenge
He's afraid that his nose is broken
