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Catcher In The Rye Test Review
Catcher In The Rye Test Review
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1
What is the best theme of this novel?
All adults are “phonies” who can’t be trusted..especially English teachers
Never trust a prostitute and her pimp; they’ll always try to cheat you
Growing up and coming of age can be difficult, but necessary, and expected
When life gets too difficult, it’s best to run away from your problems
2
Holden dislikes this suitemate because of his gross habits and annoying behavior, but is also isolated like Holden.
Ackley
Stradlater
Maurice
D.B.
3
What does Holden's Red Hunting Hat symbolize?
Holden’s anger because both Holden and hunters are angry people.
Holden’s arrogance and pride because he is a skilled hunter.
Holden’s irony because Holden is a vegetarian.
Holden’s isolation, he usually wears this odd, bizarre hat in private.
4
What do we learn about Holden from his diversion about his gloves being stolen at Pencey?
He calls himself a coward, but he is really too humane to hurt anyone
He is very selfish and materialistic
He will jump at any chance to fight
Possessions don't mean a lot to him
5
When Phoebe places Holden’s red hunting hat on his head near the end of the novel this symbolizes she doesn’t accept him
True
False
6
Where does Holden write his story?
Holden writes from the Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Holden writes from a mental hospital/psychiatric institution in California.
Holden writes from his room at Pencey.
Holden writes from Grand Central Park by the lagoon in New York City.
7
Holden’s love for another girl is projected onto this character, his ex-girlfriend, he consistently manipulates/misuses.
Sally
Sam
Jane
Sunny
8
Why does Holden cover his black and gray hair with the red hunting hat?
To show that he’s older than what his age portrays in his look
To reject signs of growing up and adulthood, which is full of phonies
To show his excitement towards growing up and maturing into adulthood
To pretend to be like Elmer Fudd, his favorite hero
9
This family member is “out being a prostitute” and abandoned his values to make money. May have abandoned Holden.
D.B.
Allie
Sally
Phoebe
10
From what point of view is the novel written in?
First Person Limited
First Person
Third Person
Third Person Limited
11
This female family member symbolizes innocence and purity.
Sunny
Sally
Phoebe
Allie
12
How does Holden’s fixation on the ducks leaving Grand Central Park reflect his deeper concerns?
He reflects on the concepts of change and departure
To better understand academic content he didn’t learn at Pencey
He meditates the relationship between of birds as both predator and prey
He loves birds and wants to start a bird watching club at Pencey
13
In the carousel scene, Phoebe and other kids try to grab the golden ring. What might the golden ring symbolize?
It represents marriage and Holden’s hope that he will get married someday.
Represents taking chances and clutching at freedom natural although risky.
Represents fiscal responsibility, which Holden fears but Phoebe embraces.
Represents Salinger’s literary camaraderie for The Lord of the Rings.
14
What traumatic experience in Holden’s life can we infer significantly affected his outlook on life most of all?
When Allie died
When Jane Gallagher breaks down and cries in front of Holden
When D.B. left the family to pursue a writing career in Hollywood
when James Castle died
15
This family member’s death haunts Holden and begins his fixation with the preservation of the innocence.
Allie
Ackley
D.B.
Phoebe
16
Mr. Antolini says that he fears Holden will die for something. What is that “something”?
An unworthy girl
Revenge
An unworthy cause
A family member
17
What is written on Allie's glove?
Poetry
Jokes
Baseball Terms
Story Ideas
18
Which best describes the tone of the story?
Sarcastic, cynical, humorous, depressing
Depressing, melancholy
Horrific, terrifying
Funny, comical, joyful
19
The plot of the story is written as one lengthy flashback.
False
True
20
The setting for most of the plot occurs in New York City around Christmas in the late 1940s/early 1950s.
True
False
21
Holden’s love for this perfect, innocent girl consumes him throughout the novel. Her father was abusive to her.
Sally
Jane
Phoebe
Allie
22
Spoke about "Life being a game and all."
Mr. Antolini
Old Spencer
D.B.
Dr. Thurmer
23
While wearing Holden’s sweater, this character protects his integrity by not giving satisfaction to his tormenters.
James Castle
D.B.
Stradlater
Ackley
24
What is the significance of James Castle’s death?
He is a martyr who died in the name of integrity.
He is picked up by Mr. Antolini
He wears Holden’s sweater, the boys who teased him meant to tease Holden
He was Holden’s friend, and explains why Holden is the person he is today
25
Who does Holden like to talk to when he feels really depressed in The Catcher in the Rye?
Phoebe
His parents
Allie
Mr. Antolini
26
A physical fight with this roommate elicits Holden’s jealousy and his personal insecurities.
D.B.
Ackley
Maurice
Stradlater
27
Holden’s narration is unreliable, for he is a self-proclaimed liar and he exaggerates.
False
True
28
What quote shows what the golden rings symbolize?
"All the kids kept trying to grab for the gold ring"
"If they want to grab for the gold ring, you have to let them do it"
"If they fall off, they fall off, but it’s bad if you say anything to them"
"I was sort of afraid she’d fall off the goddam horse"
29
What advice does Mr. Antolini offer to Holden?
Adjust to adult society and outgrow this foolish disillusionment
To suck it up.
Be who you are and say what you feel.
Screw society, be different, and rage against the machine.
30
How does Salinger portray Holden through his frequent drinking and smoking?
To reflect a cool/popular persona; behaviors represent his hip lifestyle
As a way to cope with his poor self-esteem and behavior
Drinking and smoking were common behaviors in the 1940s and 1950s
As an insecure young man who relies on drinking/smoking to feel masculine
