The Catcher in the Rye - Chapter #1

Who is the narrator of the text?

• David Copperfield

• Robert Tichener

• Paul Campbell

• Holden

Where is Pencey Prep located?

• New York

• Hollywood

• Agerstown, Pennsylvania

• McBurney School

What significant event is happening at Pencey Prep on the day the narrator is describing?

• Graduation ceremony

• Basketball game

• Football game with Saxon Hall

• Fencing meet with McBurney School

1. Why is the narrator standing on Thomsen Hill instead of attending the football game?

• 1. The narrator doesn't enjoy sports.

• 1. The narrator is on the fencing team.

• 1. The narrator dislikes Saxon Hall.

• 1. The narrator is waiting to say goodbye to someone.

1. Why was the narrator kicked out of Pencey Prep?

• 1. The narrator flunked four subjects.

• 1. The narrator didn't apply themselves.

• 1. The narrator didn't attend midterms.

• 1. The narrator stole a camel's-hair coat.

1. How does the narrator feel about leaving a place without a proper goodbye?

• 1. The narrator doesn't care about goodbyes.

• 1. The narrator enjoys sad goodbyes.

• 1. The narrator dislikes bad goodbyes.

• 1. The narrator prefers knowing they are leaving.

1. Who is Selma Thurmer, and what is the narrator's opinion of her?

• 1. The narrator's teacher; the narrator dislikes her.

• 1. The narrator's friend; the narrator feels sorry for her.

• 1. The narrator's classmate; the narrator finds her attractive.

• 1. The narrator's neighbor; the narrator thinks she is a phony.

1. Where is the narrator going after leaving Thomsen Hill?

• 1. Hollywood

• 1. Agerstown

• 1. Route 204

• 1. Mr. Spencer's house

1. What memory triggers a sense of goodbye for the narrator?

• 1. Playing polo with Robert Tichener

• 1. Attending a football game with Selma Thurmer

• 1. Running down a hill with Paul Campbell

• 1. Being told to go back to the dorm by Mr. Zambesi

1. How does Mrs. Spencer react to the narrator's arrival at her house?

• 1. She is angry and asks the narrator to leave.

• 1. She doesn't recognize the narrator and is confused.

• 1. She warmly welcomes the narrator and offers help.

• 1. She ignores the narrator and continues with her chores.