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