ESS Catcher Review and Test

Front

What is one main theme of 'The Catcher in the Rye'?

Back

Loss of Innocence

Front

Which of the following is NOT a description of the genre of the novel?

Back

Comedy

Front

What does Holden think about adults?

Back

He finds them phony and hypocritical.

Front

What does Jane's checkers strategy symbolize?

Back

Her attempt to protect herself.

Front

From where is Holden retelling his story?

Back

An asylum.

Front

Define 'bildungsroman'.

Back

A literary genre that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of the protagonist from youth to adulthood.

Front

What is a quest narrative?

Back

A story that involves a protagonist on a journey to achieve a specific goal.

Front

Explain the term 'stream of consciousness'.

Back

A narrative mode that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and feelings in a character's mind.

Front

What is the significance of the title 'The Catcher in the Rye'?

Back

It symbolizes Holden's desire to protect children from losing their innocence.

Front

Identify a major symbol in 'The Catcher in the Rye'.

Back

The red hunting hat, representing Holden's uniqueness and desire for protection.