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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who is Holden Caulfield?He is a writer for a New York newspaper.He is a sixteen-year old-student at a prep school in Pennsylvania.He is a psychiatrist at a well-known hospital in California.He is an up and coming movie star in Hollywood. - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhere is Holden as he narrates the story?He is at his parents' house in New York.He is on a plane flying to Europe.He is in the school library.He is at a rest home in California.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHolden is obviously upset, but since he is the one telling his story (unreliable narrator), he can’t really explain why. Using your own inference skills, what is probably making him so restless?He is in love with Jane.He is afraid of his parents.He hates all of his siblings.He is depressed.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWho is Phoebe?She is Holden's little sister, who he likes a lot.She is an old friend of Holden's brother.She is Holden's aunt, in whom he confides.xShe is a playmate from his early childhood.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceDescribe Holden's relationship with Jane Gallagher.They have been romantically involved for over a year, although they are currently having a disagreement because Jane wants to date others and Holden doesn't.They seem to be good friends, playing checkers, going to movies, and talking, but there was no advanced romantic involvement between them.They used to be romantically involved, but now they can't stand each other.They have only spoken a few times, but Holden would like to get to know her better.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Holden ask the cab driver about?Where do the ducks go.A club where he can go drinking.How to build a bomb.Where is Central Park.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIn your opinion, why is Holden so curious about the ducks?He did a project on ducks in school.He is scared of ducks and doesn't want to see any.They represent his stupidity.They represent his curiosity and childishness.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Holden, he knew he was happy when he wasWriting essays for Mr. SpencerHolding hands with JaneFooling “phonies” with elaborate liesListening to Ernie play piano
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWho is Lilly Simmons?Holden's childhood friend.Stradlater's ex-girlfirend.Ackley's sister.D.B.'s old girlfriend.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the night club Holden goes to where he meets the women?Lilac RoomLily RoomLavender RoomLillian Room
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Stradlater hit Holden?Holden cursed at Stradlater for stretching out his jacket.Holden refused to turn the lights out and stop smoking.Holden called him a moron and then threw a punch at him.It was Stradlater's way of showing that he didn't want Holden to leave the school.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the "big mess" Holden got into when he got back to the hotel after being at Ernie's?He was drunk and lost his temper. He started destroying the furniture and punching holes in the walls in his room. The hotel security came to subdue him.He was being chased by a group of young boys. He ran into the hotel for safety, and they followed him in. The management came to his rescue.He didn't have enough money to pay his cab fare. The cab driver followed him into the hotel and up to his room, complaining loudly that Holden had not paid.The elevator operator set him up with a prostitute and told him the fee was $5.00. When she arrived, he decided he didn't want her services, and paid her the $5.00. She said it was $10.00, but Holden refused to pay the extra $5.00.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIdentify Bernice, Marty and Laverne.They are three chambermaids in the hotel where Holden stays.They are characters in a short story Holden is writing.They are three women whom Holden met and danced with in the Lavender Room.They are Jane Gallagher's school friends. Holden met them in the hotel dining room.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIdentify Sally Hayes.She was the girl his roommate, Stradlater, often dated. Holden was mad at him for going out with Jane, so he decided to get even by taking Sally out.She was the receptionist at the hotel. She saw that Holden was having some difficulties and offered to call a doctor or one of his friends to help him.She was another girl who worked with Maurice. She tried to seduce Holden, but he wisely refused this time.She was a girl Holden sometimes dated. He didn't like her too much, but he thought she was good looking.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHolden's obsession with the ducks can symbolize what?Holden's wonder about what happens after deathHolden's fear of growing up and leaving his childhood behindHolden's refusal to analyze his own feelingsAll of the other answers
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHow does Holden describe Mr. Antolini?He's strict but smart.He's dumb but nice.He's mean but respectful.He's the best teacher he ever had.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What does Holden give Phoebe when he leaves?
His red hunting hat
Allie's baseball mitt
His favorite book
A hug and a kiss
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Holden tell Phoebe he want to be when he grows up?He tells her he wants to be a catcher in the rye.He tells her he wants to be a war writer.He tells her he wants to be an actor.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Mr. Antolini mean when he says "I have a feeling that you're riding for some terrible, terrible fall"?He is foreshadowing that Holden is in a critical stage in life and if he doesn't make a change, his life could end tragically.He is foreshadowing that Holden will fall out a window or down the stairs if he doesn't get some proper sleep.He is watching Holden sitting on the couch awkwardly and fears he will fall down.He is talking about about Holden's education and that if he doesn't take it seriously, he will never graduate.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceIn your opinion, what does the quote "The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of the mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one" mean?He is suggesting Holden may die or commit suicide due to his immaturity and lack of understanding.He is suggesting Holden is acting like a baby and needs to grow up and stop crying.He is suggesting Holden needs to get a part-time job to become more mature.He is suggesting that Holden find do more activities in the community and at school to become more mature.
- 21. Multiple Choice
Where is Holden as he narrates the story?
He is at his parents' house in New York.
He is on a plane flying to Europe.
He is in the school library.
He is at a rest home in California.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Holden’s red hunting hat is symbolic of what?
His fear of death and the fact his brother died of cancer
His unique, individuality and his desire not to conform with everyone else
His problems in life
His desire to fit in and be the same as everyone else at school
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is written on Allie’s glove?
short story ideas
poetry
jokes
baseball scores
- 24. Multiple Choice
From whose perspective or point of view is the story written?
Stradlater
Ackley
Holden
Omniscient--all-knowing narrator
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the tone of the story?
Horrific, terrifying
Funny, joyful
Romantic, sad, realistic
Sarcastic, cynical, humorous, depressing
- 26. Multiple Choice
Holden often calls people “phonies”. What do they all have in common?
They are all children.
They are entertainers, actors, or script writers.
They are accepted and deemed important by society.
They are outsiders of society.
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which of the following allows the reader to infer that Holden is apathetic?
He broke all of the windows in the garage.
He invited Ackley to the movies.
He went to say goodbye to Mr. Spencer.
He was kicked out of Pencey Prep.
- 28. Multiple Choice
Holden was failing every subject at Pencey Prep except
Math
Sociology
Biology
English
- 29. Multiple Choice
Why does Holden have trouble running?
He has asthma.
He is a heavy smoker.
His legs hurt him due to a motorcycle accident.
His shoes don't fit.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe narrator's name is?Holden CaulfieldJay GatzAbigail Williams
- 31. Multiple ChoiceHolden said he felt like committing suicide. Why didn't he?He wanted to write a letter to Phoebe first, but didn't have paper or a pencil, so he decided to wait.He was afraid he might not succeed, and then he would have to face his parents.He didn't want a bunch of "stupid rubbernecks" looking at him all gory.He was going to jump out the window, but he couldn't get it open. He got tired of trying, and fell asleep.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceIdentify Sally Hayes.She was the girl his roommate, Stradlater, often dated. Holden was mad at him for going out with Jane, so he decided to get even by taking Sally out.She was the receptionist at the hotel. She saw that Holden was having some difficulties and offered to call a doctor or one of his friends to help him.She was another girl who worked with Maurice. She tried to seduce Holden, but he wisely refused this time.She was a girl Holden sometimes dated. He didn't like her too much, but he thought she was good looking.
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhom did Holden meet at the sandwich bar? What did they talk about?He met Sunny. They talked about what had happened the night before.He met two nuns. They talked about literature and Holden's views on Romeo and Juliet.He met Stradlater. They talked about school and Holden's personal problems.He met Ernie, the piano player. They talked about Holden's brother.
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe story opens on a December evening with our hero packing his things at Pencey Preparatory School. Why?GraduationBad gradesChristmas breakRoad trip with the fencing team
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Holden like best about the museum?Everything always stayed where it was.It was free on Sundays.It reminded him of fun times with his parents and brothers when he was young.It was warm and cheerful, and no one bothered him.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat advice did Mr. Antolini give Holden?"Only educated and scholarly men are able to contribute something valuable to this world.""I simply find Eastern philosophy more interesting than Western.""You're a real prince; a gentleman and a scholar.""The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die only for a cause, while the mark of a mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one."
- 37. Multiple ChoiceHow did Holden explain his catcher in the rye daydream?He would stand in a field of rye, where his job would be to catch any children who started to go over the cliff.He would play baseball wearing his brother's glove, and stand in the outfield, ready to catch anything that came his way.He would stand guard over all of the rye whiskey in the world and make sure no one got drunk.He would be running through a field of rye and farmers with pitchforks would be chasing him
- 38. Multiple Choice
Why does Holden agree to have a prostitute come to his room?
He's confused.
He's depressed.
- 39. Multiple Choice
What does Holden tell Sunny (the prostitute) after she takes off her dress?
He asks about why/how she became a prostitute.
He proposes to her.
He says he's recently had surgery on his "clavichord" so he's not in the mood to do anything.
- 40. Multiple Choice
After Sunny leaves, what does Holden do?
Goes back out to another bar.
Has an imaginary talk with his dead brother, Allie.
Throws up because he's too drunk.
- 41. Multiple Choice
What happens why Holden lets them in his hotel room?
Maurice punches him in the stomach because he wouldn't pay an extra $5 to Sunny.
Holden cries because he got kicked out of school and doesn't know what to do.
Stradlater punches him in the face... again.
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich school does Holden attend?Hollywood BoulevardPencey PrepEdward LakesEaston Avenue
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Mr. Spencer tell Holden?"Life is a game that one plays according to the rules.""To be or not to be, that is the question.""It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.""To thyne own self be true."
- 44. Multiple ChoiceHolden says he is "the most terrific ___"liardancertrumpet playerbasketball player
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWho is Holden's roommate?Robert AckleyStradlaterIsak DinesenSomerset Maugham
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of narration is used in 'The Catcher in the Rye'?First PersonThird Person: LimitedSecond PersonThird Person: Omniscient
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens with Sunny?Holden feels depressed looking at her.Holden just wants to talk.She tries to get more money out of him.All of these are true.
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWho is Sunny?A young prostituteA friend of Holden's from homeStradlater's girlfriend
- 49. Multiple Choice
The fencing team returned early because
Mr. Spencer cancelled the game.
One of the fencers was wounded.
Holden left all t he equipment on the subway
kickoff time for the game was 2 PM
- 50. Multiple Choice
The story opens
on Thanksgiving Day
in December before Christmas
on New Year's Eve
in the middle of the night
- 51. Multiple Choice
Holden Caulfield is...
Cynical
Sarcastic
Judgemental
All of the Above
- 52. Multiple Choice
What does Holden feel is ironic about himself?
He is very intelligent, but gets bad grades
He is the manager of the fencing team, but forgets their equipment
He has grey hair and is tall, but immature
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Holden write about for Stradlater's composition?About his bedroom, when he was a little boy.About the inside of a New York subway car.About the shower stall between his room and the adjoining one.About his dead brother's baseball glove.
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Holden yell at everyone right before leaving the school?"I hate you!""Sleep tight, ya morons!""You're gentlemen and scholars!""See ya in the funny papers!"
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhat might the broken record be a metaphor for?Allie's deathHolden's mother's healthHolden's drinkingHolden's broken life
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhen Holden is walking on the street, he comes across a little boy singing, and he states "It made me feel better". Infer Holden's feelings:Holden really likes the song.Holden liked the boy's voice.Holden likes the boy.Holden likes children more than adults and can understand them better.
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes a theme or central idea of the text?Smoking cigarettesStaying at fancy hotelsEmotional InstabilityRed hunting hats
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhat literary element is used:
"They both laughed like hyenas at stuff that wasn't even funny."HyperboleMetaphorSimileAlliteration - 59. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the figurative language used in the following passage:
"Boy, old Laverne and Bernice nearly committed suicide when they heard that. They got all excited and asked Marty if she'd seen him and all."HyperboleSimileAlliterationMetaphor - 60. Multiple ChoiceHolden's red hunting hat is symbolic of what?His fear of death and the fact his brother died of cancerHis unique, individuality and his desire not to conform with everyone elseHis problems in lifeHis desire to fit in and be a child forever
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