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The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye
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Chapters 1 - 7 Quiz Prep
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1
Who said, "Life is a game, boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules."
Ackley
Jane Gallager
Allie
Mr. Spencer
2
Why does Holden call his brother, D.B., a 'phony'? He...
he has 'sold out' to Hollywood
has rarely mourned the loss of their little brother, Allie.
donated money to the school so they named a wing after him.
is the oldest child, he is his parents' favorite child.
3
What does Holden write the composition about?
a descriptive room
Allie's left-handed baseball mit
Ackley's hygiene
Jane Gallager
4
What does Stradlater ask Holden to do?
brush his teeth
give Jane Gallager his regards
go to the movies on Friday Night
write his composition
5
Who is Jane Gallagher?
Stradlater's current date
Allie's friend from school who reminds Holden of his brother
Holden's former girlfriend
D.B.'s former girlfriend who Holden knows well
6
Why do Stradlater and Holden get into a fight? Holden is...
tired of his bad hygiene
still frustrated with the loss of Allie
jealous of his date with Jane Gallager
tired of Stradlater's "athletic privilege" at Pency.
7
How does Holden describe Ackley?
condescending, bad listener, irritating
good athlete, cautious around girls, gross teeth
vain, into himself, gets with lots of girls, player
nosy, loner, irritating, overall bad hygiene
8
How does Holden describe Stradlater?
vain, into himself, gets with lots of girls, player
good athlete, popular, but awkward with the ladies
most likely to be the valedictorian of Pency Prep
superficial, good roommate, good listener
9
How does Holden describe Allie?
perfect child, really nice, never angry, teachers loved him
good at baseball
the youngest, and therefore the most spoiled one
arrogant, self-centered, but he loved him anyway
10
What is the only subject that Holden isn't failing at Pency Prep?
History
English
Physical Education
Science
11
Why did Mr. Spencer ask Holden to come visit him?
Because he wanted to check on his mental state.
Because he heard about his fight with Stradlater.
Because Holden is failing out of Pency.
Because he is sick and wants to say goodbye.
12
Why does Holden decide to leave Pencey Prep on Sunday rather than Wednesday?
He cannot room with Stradlater anymore
He cannot stand all the 'phonies.'
He is avoiding his feelings
He wants to thank his mom for all her support
13
Why is it ironic that Stradlater asked Holden to write his composition?
Stradlater is a good writer and knows where commas go
Ackley is more likely to write a composition for someone
Stradlater is going out with Jane Gallager
Holden is the one failing out of Pency
14
Who had Leukemia?
Holden's mother, June
Holden's brother, Allie
Mr. Haas
Mr. Spencer
15
What does Holden's older brother, D.B., do?
a therapist
an English Teacher
a Hollywood writer
a college student
