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