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