Catcher in the Rye test

Front

What does 'incognito' mean?

Back

Having one's identity concealed.

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What does 'innumerable' mean?

Back

Too many to be counted.

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How does Holden think he will die after reading a magazine?

Back

He thinks he will die of cancer.

Front

What does 'lavish' mean?

Back

Extremely generous or extravagant; to give in abundance.

Front

Who does Holden miss at the end of the book?

Back

He misses Stradlater, Ackley, and Maurice.

Front

What is the significance of Holden's identity crisis?

Back

It reflects his struggle with adulthood and societal expectations.

Front

What does the term 'ostracize' mean?

Back

To exclude someone from a group or society.

Front

What is a 'visionary'?

Back

A person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like.

Front

What does 'compulsory' mean?

Back

Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Front

What is the theme of alienation in 'Catcher in the Rye'?

Back

It explores Holden's feelings of isolation and disconnection from society.