Catcher in the Rye

What happened to Holden's younger brother?

• He moved to Europe

• He died of leukemia

• He drown in the swimming pool

• He died in a car accident

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Which school does Holden attend?

• Hollywood Boulevard

• Easton Avenue

• Edward Lakes

• Pencey Prep

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What item did Holden buy, in the morning, that he is obsessed with?

• Chess pieces

• A hunting hat

• A tennis racket

• A book called Out of Africa

What did Holden like best about the museum?

• Everything always stayed where it was.
• It was free on Sundays.
• It reminded him of fun times with his parents and brothers when he was young.
• It was warm and cheerful, and no one bothered him.

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Describe Holden's relationship with Jane Gallagher.

• They have been romantically involved for over a year, although they are currently having a disagreement because Jane wants to date others and Holden doesn't.
• They used to be romantically involved but now they can't stand each other.
• They seem to be good friends, playing checkers, going to movies, and talking. There was no advanced romantic involvement between them.
• They have only spoken a few times, but Holden would like to get to know her better.

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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.

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Who is the author of Catcher in the Rye?

• Holden Caulfield
• JD Salinger
• DB Salinger
• DB Caulfield

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What word does Holden use most?

• Kid
• Old
• Phony
• None of the above

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What impact has the death of his younger brother had on Holden? 

• He is apathetic.

• He is mentally and emotionally unstable.

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

• All of the above 

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What does Holden ask the cab driver about?

• Where do the ducks go.
• A club where he can go drinking.
• How to build a bomb.
• Where is Central Park.

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