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1
Where does Holden go to school?
Elkton Hills
Whooton
Creighton Prep
Pencey Prep
2
Which of the following makes someone an unreliable narrator?
Their psychological state
Trauma
Their intelligence
Their hobbies
3
What place does Holden remember from his childhood? Why did he like this place?
The Central Park Pond; he likes the water.
The museum; it doesn't change.
Elkton Hills; it was full of close friends.
The Central Park Carousel; he likes the artistry.
4
Holden spends the night at Mr. Antolini's but they get into a fight during breakfast
False
True
5
What happens between Holden and Sunny?
Holden won't pay; he doesn't believe in prostitution.
Holden only wants to talk
They make out before she steals his money
Holden won't pay; he doesn't have any money.
6
Holden contemplates suicide during the book
False
True
7
Holden attempts suicide during the book but is unsuccessful
False
True
8
Who does Holden want to visit before leaving school for good?
His English teacher Mr. Antolini
His history teacher Mr. Spencer
His roommate Stradlater
His head of school Dr. Thurmer
9
When was The Catcher in the Rye published?
1960
1951
1962
1950
10
Which of the following is NOT true about Holden?
He loves his siblings
He hates fighting
He loves the movies
He swears, drinks, and smokes
11
What is the significance of the carousel?
He likes the music the carousel organ plays.
He likes the craftsmanship the carousel exhibits.
The ride never changes
The carousel mover in a never-ending circle.
12
What is the job of "the catcher in the rye?"
To save children from the transition to adulthood
To play baseball in a field
To make money
To save adults from falling to their deaths
13
Who is Allie and what happened to them?
He is Holden's younger sister, she understands him.
He is Holden's older brother; he is living in California.
He is Holden's younger brother; he died.
Allie is a figment of Holden's imagination.
14
Holden was kicked out of Pencey for fighting
False
True
15
Which is NOT true about Stradlater?
He is a secret slob
He is scrawny and unpopular
He has a reputation for "giving girls a time"
He went out with Jane (Jean)
16
A story within a story is known as a
Sonnet
Frame Narrative
Double Story
Flashback
17
Why does Holden wear a red hunting hat?
Because they're in fashion
Because he likes wearing hats.
Because he is bald.
Because it's protective like a safety blanket.
18
Holden has a dream to
Work as an actor
Become an English teacher
Live as a hermit in the woods
Go to Yale for college
19
Who is Mr. Antolini?
Holden's former boss
Holden's former English teacher
His brother's friend
Holden's former classmate
20
Mr. Spencer tells Holden that life is:
A game
A joke
A mystery
A puzzle
21
Who is the author of The Catcher in the Rye?
William Shakespeare
Dan Brown
C.S. Lewis
J.D. Salinger
22
What is the name of Holden's ex girlfriend?
Sadie
Sunny
Phoebe
Sally
23
If someone is fake, shallow, or untrue to themselves Holden would call them:
Bologna
Homie
Cronie
Phony
24
What is Holden's relationship with his parents like?
They have cut Holden out of their life entirely
Holden has no parents; he is adopted.
They have a close loving relationship.
It is flawed.
25
Where does Holden decide to go before break starts?
Allie's grave
Sally Hayes' place
To Hollywood to visit DB
New York
26
Which of the following is a symbol of innocence/childhood
Central Park
Taxi cabs
Tom Collins
Maurice
27
Which of the following is NOT true about Phoebe
She is very smart
She loves Holden
She is very emotional
She swears a lot
28
Who is D. B?
Holden's best friend
Holden's younger brother who died
Holden's roommate
Holden's older brother; went "prostituting"' in Hollywood.
29
Which of these is NOT true about Jane Gallagher?
She and Holden were childhood friends
She and Holden used to make out
She used to keep all her kings in one row
She and her step father do not get along
30
Where is Holden during the outside frame of the book?
Psych hospital
Juvie
Pencey
Home
31
Ackley is a popular, attractive friend of Holden's
True
False
