He was Holden's good-looking, but conceited roommate.

He was Holden's English professor. He tried to encourage Holden to stay in school.

He was the coach of the fencing team. He wanted Holden to pay for the lost equipment.

He was a shy boy who lived down the hall from Holden.

What did Holden write about for Stradlater's composition?

About his dead brother's baseball glove.

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.

Identify Jane Gallagher.

She had lived next door to Holden before he came to Pencey. They played checkers and became good friends.

She was the sister of a boy on the fencing team.

He was the headmaster's daughter. Holden had been dating her until her father made them stop.

She was the daughter of his mother's best friend. Holden introduced her to Stradlater.

Why did Stradlater hit Holden?

Holden called him a moron, and then threw a punch at him.

Holden cursed at Stradlater for stretching out his jacket.

Holden refused to turn the lights out and stop smoking.

It was Stradlater's way of showing that he didn't want Holden to leave the school.

Whom did Holden meet on his train ride?

He met the mother of a school mate.

He met a friend who had graduated from Pencey the previous year.

He met one of his teachers from elementary school.

Holden says what about lying?

Allie was the biggest liar of the family

What happened to Allie?

He still lives with Holden's parents

In chapter 5, what was the major event that we learned occurred in Holden's life?

His younger brother Allie passed away.

His older brother is a famous movie star.

What impact has the major event in Chapter 5 had on Holden?

He is mentally and emotionally unstable.

He doesn't want to get too close to anyone.

Why did Holden get into a fight with Stradlater?

Because he went on a date with Jane and wouldn't tell Holden what they did.

Because Stradlater didn't like the essay Holden wrote.

What does Holden decide to do that night?

See what old Mal Brossard was doing

What does Holden yell at everyone right before leaving the school?

"You're gentlemen and scholars!"

Holden gets mad because the women ___.

keep looking around for celebrities.

are all better dancers than he is.

Why does Holden like his little sister Phoebe?

She pays for his movie tickets.

What was the first thing Holden did when he arrived in New York?

He didn't end up calling anyone.

What does Holden ask the cab driver about?

A club where he can go drinking.

In your opinion, why is Holden so curious about the ducks?

They represent his curiosity and childishness.

He did a project on ducks in school.

He is scared of ducks and doesn't want to see any.

What does Holden's brother D.B. do?

Writes screenplays in Hollywood

Professor at a prestigous university

Why does Holden assume people will think he looks older than he is?

He has quite a bit of gray hair.

Because he is still bloody from the fight.

He looks and acts older than he looks.

What does Holden yell at everyone right before leaving the school?

"You're gentlemen and scholars!"

What does Holden tell Mrs. Morrow about her son?

He's one of the most popular boys at Pencey.

He'll stay a rat his whole life.

He stole Ed Banky's car and drove it.

What lie(s) does Holden tell Mrs. Morrow about himself?

He's going to South Africa with his grandmother.

He'd love to visit Ernie in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

When he got to New York, why didn't Holden call his little sister Pheobe first.

His parents would have answered the phone.

She didn't want to talk with him.

Phoebe would have told on him to their parents.

Catcher In The Rye

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English

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9th - 10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.1, RI.11-12.9

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who is the author of Catcher in the Rye?

Holden Caulfield

JD Salinger

DB Salinger

DB Caulfield

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What school does Holden attend?

Whooton

Elk

Pencey

CHS

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who is Phoebe?

She is Holden's little sister.

She is an old friend of Holden's brother.

She is Holden's aunt, in whom he confides.

She is a playmate from his early childhood.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who is D.B.?

Holden's older brother

Holden's roommate

Holden's history teacher

Holden's middle initials

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why wasn't Holden at the big football game?

He couldn't afford the ticket.

He was on academic probation and was not allowed to attend.

He had just returned to school with the fencing team and had to see his history teacher.

He had to finish a term paper that was due the next Monday.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why wouldn't Holden be back to Pencey after Christmas vacation?

He had been expelled because he failed four of five subjects.

He had lost his athletic scholarship and could not afford tuition.

He had been given an early acceptance to college and was starting the next semester.

His father was sick and he had to go to work to help support the family.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who is Robert Ackley?

He was tall and athletic, with a good sense of humor.

He was fair-skinned and had a large birthmark on his right cheek. He was intelligent and friendly.

He was short and heavy with a mean disposition.

He had a pimply face. He was a nuisance and rather nasty.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Catcher In The Rye

50 questions

Who is the author of Catcher in the Rye?

What school does Holden attend?

Who is Phoebe?

Who is D.B.?

Why wasn't Holden at the big football game?

Why wouldn't Holden be back to Pencey after Christmas vacation?

Who is Robert Ackley?

Who is Stradlater?

What subject does Mr. Spencer teach?

What does Holden write about in his essay for Mr. Spencer's class?

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