Catcher in the Rye 2-3

Why does Holden go see Mr. Spencer?

• he objects to his final exam grade

• he taught D.B.

• he wants to check on him to see if he's recovering from the flu

• he wants to get a feeling of saying goodbye to the school

Mr. Spencer tells the narrator

• to have his parents write a letter to Dr. Thurmer

• life is a game

• quitters never win

• he can probably return to school after the Christmas break

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

As he's talking to Mr. Spencer, Holden is thinking about

• what school he'll attend next

• when he'll tell his parents he's been kicked out of school

• the ducks in Central Park

• throwing the football around one night just before dinner

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

In chapter 2, what are some things Holden considers depressing? Select all that apply.

• Mr. Spencer is sick.

• All of the phonies at a previous school, Elkton Hills

• Spencer asking him about his future

• Talking to Mrs. Spencer

Mr. Spencer asks Holden if he has any qualms about leaving Pencey Prep. What does "qualms" mean?

• happy memories

• advice

• reasons

• doubts

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Holden tells there reader he lies a lot.

• True

• False

Holden lives in the Ossenburger Memorial Wing. For what is Ossenburger well known?

• inventing a new light bulb

• saving a girl from a fire

• founding the school, Pencey Prep

• making money as an undertaker

What did "old Marsalla" do during Ossenburg's speech to the student body?

• fell asleep and began snoring

• let out a big fart

• laughed out loud at the wrong times

• started singing the national anthem

What is Holden doing when Ackley walks into his room?

• reading

• smoking

• watching television

• shaving

Who "was always cleaning his fingernails"?

• Mr. Spencer

• Ossenburger

• Stradlater

• Ackley