Catcher in the Rye chs. 1-2

Which school does Holden attend?

• Hollywood Boulevard
• Pencey Prep
• Edward Lakes
• Easton Avenue

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

What type of equipment did Holden leave on the subway, causing his team members to ostracize him?

• fencing
• polo
• football
• soccer

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Holden was failing every subject at Pencey Prep except?

• Math
• Sociology
• Biology
• English

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Who does Holden go to visit instead of watching the football game?

• his brother, D.B.
• Old Selma Thurmer
• Mr. Spencer
• his roommate Stradlater

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Why does Holden have trouble running?

• He is a heavy smoker.
• He has asthmar.
• His legs hurt him due to a motorcycle accident.
• His shoes don't fit.

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What special possession does Mr. Spencer take pride in?

• hot chocolate
• his ratty bathrobe
• an old Navajo blanket
• Vicks Nose Drops

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What 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."

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Mr. Spencer reads to Holden a part of what?

• Shakespeare
• a Dickens book
• Beowulf
• his history essay

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What did Holden write about for his history composition?

• football
• Beowulf
• the ancient Egyptians
• The Secret Goldfish

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What does Holden Caufield hate to hear yelled at people?

• "Break a leg!"
• "Take care of yourself!"
• "Stay out of trouble!"
• "Good luck!"

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