Holden's response to Maurice's threats are similar to which other situation?

His response to Stradlater's warning

Allie is similar to Jane Gallagher, but not to Phoebe because..

Phoebe will eventually grow up in the adult world

Which statement may provide a reason why Holden is still so distraught over Allie's death?

Holden never got closure after Allie died

What is ironic about Sunny's dress?

Despite her dress, her job says she's not innocent

Why does Holden try to punch Stradlater?

He was defending his memory of Jane

Which statement is true?

The carousel is unnecessary to getting the gold ring

What is ironically incorrect about Holden's idea of being a "catcher in the rye?"

He can't catch children, only meet and guide them

What important fact do we learn about Holden in the first chapter of the book?

Holden is telling the story from a rest home

Ernie is similar to the Lunt family because

Both showed off how good they were

Which of these images represents the novel's theme of transitions through stages?

The Rye cliff, the carousel, little girl's skate key

Mr. Antolini says, Holden's insistence on, "dying nobly for an unworthy cause," best reveals..

Castle's immaturity in suicide because he was stubborn

If the novel were to have any positive conclusions, what would they be?

He accepts that he must learn to let children grow up

Spencer says, "Life is a game - it must be played according to the rules." Holden thinks...

He refuses to be involved at all with the game of life

If it is wrong of Holden to think of Allie as if he were still alive, then.....

It's impractical to think Jane is still innocent

Considering Holden's outlook, what might frustrate him most about Phoebe?

She will continue to grow and be exposed to the adult world

Holden's parents can best be described as...

Distant and unsure how to guide him

Ultimately, why is it difficult for Holden to have sex?

It's more important for him to know someone as a person

Which of the following statements is true?

Holden's view of phonies makes him treat Phoebe as a traitor

In what ways are Ch. 1 and Ch. 26 structurally similar?

Both chapters take place in the rest home, framing his story

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1
Holden's response to Maurice's threats are similar to which other situation?
His response to Mrs. Morrow
His response to Old Spencer's advice
His response to Ackley touching his things
His response to Stradlater's warning
2
Allie is similar to Jane Gallagher, but not to Phoebe because..
Allie and Jane are both victims of the adult world
Phoebe was his sister, but he didn't know Jane
Allie and Jane are locked together in death, Phoebe is alive
Phoebe will eventually grow up in the adult world
3
Which statement may provide a reason why Holden is still so distraught over Allie's death?
Allie's death was sudden and unexpected
Holden never got closure after Allie died
Holden and Allie were best friends
He's afraid Phoebe may suffer the same fate
4
What is ironic about Sunny's dress?
Despite her dress, her job says she's not innocent
The green dress indicates she's just a child
The green dress says she's a sad prostitute
She wants to get to know people, even if she's a prostitute
5
Why does Holden try to punch Stradlater?
He was defending his memory of Jane
He's the biggest phony at Pencey Prep
He was making fun of Holden's expulsion
He was mad that Stradlater criticized his essay
6
Which statement is true?
To understand the ducks, you must understand the snowballs
The carousel is unnecessary to getting the gold ring
It is unnecessary to get the tomb to get the "F-you" in red
To understand the cruddy razor, you must understand the mitt
7
The personal quality Holden admires about James Castle is the opposite quality he hates about..
Ackley
Phoebe
Allie
Sally Hayes
8
What is ironically incorrect about Holden's idea of being a "catcher in the rye?"
He can't pursue a career if no college offers it as a major
He can't stop Phoebe from growing, and Allie never will
He can't catch children, only meet and guide them
His quest will fail, he can't grow up and be an adult
9
What important fact do we learn about Holden in the first chapter of the book?
Holden's brother died years ago
Holden is telling the story from a rest home
Holden's story is about his sister, Phoebe
Holden foreshadows a positive end to the story
10
Ernie is similar to the Lunt family because
Both showed off how good they were
Each rejected Holden from the adult world
Both were disgusted by the fame and money they achieved
Holden offered to buy each a drink
11
Which of these images represents the novel's theme of transitions through stages?
Falling off the cliff, partly frozen pond, not the carousel
Carousel, walk in the Central Park, train to NY
Holden's broken hand, Holden's suitcases, the rye cliff
The Rye cliff, the carousel, little girl's skate key
12
Mr. Antolini says, Holden's insistence on, "dying nobly for an unworthy cause," best reveals..
Immaturity from being emotionally stunted by Allie's death
Castle's immaturity in suicide because he was stubborn
Holden's need to give up on the ducks
Holden's ability to let go of the past, let kids take risks
13
Holden's parents are to Holden as....
Mr. Spencer is to Holden
Mr. Antolini is 2 Holden
Mrs. Morrow is to Holden
Holden's parents are to Holden
14
Which characters belong together?
Ackley, Nuns, Dick Slagle
Ernie, DB, Sally Hayes
Mr. Spencer, Mr. Antolini, Jane Gallagher
Faith Cavendish, Mrs. Morrow, Ackley
15
If the novel were to have any positive conclusions, what would they be?
Holden's refusal to be beaten by a phony society
He comes to terms with the truth that Allie is dead
He accepts that he must learn to let children grow up
That Spencer is correct, he must learn to play the game
16
What does the reader learn about Holden through is conversation with Mrs. Morrow?
He can be sensitive and passionate
He's a hypocrite calling others phony
He likes to lie to adults
He speaks to her like he cannot speak to his own mom
17
Spencer says, "Life is a game - it must be played according to the rules." Holden thinks...
He believes the rules are fair
He refuses to be involved at all with the game of life
He accepts the challenge to fit into society
He confronts Spencer and argues his advice
18
If it is wrong of Holden to think of Allie as if he were still alive, then.....
It's impractical to think Jane is still innocent
It is wrong to be upset with Horowitz in the cab
It's wrong to think Holden can survive NYC
It's understandable for Holden to punch Stradlater
19
Considering Holden's outlook, what might frustrate him most about Phoebe?
She's closer to their parents than Holden
She acts like an immature child
She's already forgotten Allie and doesn't miss him
She will continue to grow and be exposed to the adult world
20
Holden's parents can best be described as...
Angry and resentful of their misfortunes
Loving and supportive of their son
Worried about his success at school
Distant and unsure how to guide him
21
Ultimately, why is it difficult for Holden to have sex?
It's more important for him to know someone as a person
His room mate's tactics don't work for him
The girls keep rejecting him
He's never been serious enough about anyone
22
Jane Gallagher's innocence can be seen through which pair of Holden's memories?
Playing checkers/holding hands
Dog pooping at Holden's/playing checkers
Fear of the checkerboard red square/driving with mom
Red and white sweater/porch swing
23
Which of the following statements is true?
Holden tries to erase profanity to save children
The Edmont hotel represented the loss of innocence for him
Holden never got closure since he was in Maine
Holden's view of phonies makes him treat Phoebe as a traitor
24
Which of the following characters do NOT belong together?
Allie, Jane, and little boy singing
The Lavender Room girls, Ernie, Sally Hayes
Holden, James Castle, Phoebe
Mr. Antolini, Mr. Spencer
25
In what ways are Ch. 1 and Ch. 26 structurally similar?
Both chapters discuss Holden's inability to fit in
Both chapters take place in the rest home, framing his story
From Ch. 1 - 26, the reader is given a chronological order
Both chapters reveal Holden hasn't learned anything
26
The singing boy is to his parents, as.....
Phoebe is to Holden
DB is to Holden
Holden is to his parents
Maurice is to Sunny

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