Catcher in the Rye Review

What is the main theme of "The Catcher in the Rye"?

• The American Dream

• Loss of Innocence

• The effects of war

• Love and relationships

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Holden Caulfield repeatedly express a desire to be?

• A lawyer

• A doctor

• The catcher in the rye

• A teacher

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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

What mental state is Holden in during the narration of the story?

• He is living with D.B.

• He is in a psychiatric facility.

• He is vacationing in Europe.

• He is at home with his parents.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What does Holden buy for Phoebe in "The Catcher in the Rye"?

• A record

• A book

• A hat

• A dog

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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

Who is Allie in "The Catcher in the Rye"?

• Holden's brother

• Holden's father

• Holden's friend

• Holden's teacher

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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

What is the significance of the title "The Catcher in the Rye"?

• It is Holden's favorite song

• It represents Holden's desire to protect children

• It is Phoebe's favorite quote

• It represents his time at the Whooton School

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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.RI.K.6

What does the 'museum' symbolize in Holden's view in "The Catcher in the Rye"?

• Change and decay

• Consistency and permanence

• Confusion and chaos

• Adventure and exploration

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Holden think about his siblings in "The Catcher in the Rye"?

• He admires them and feels protective.

• He is indifferent towards them.

• He resents them for their achievements.

• He rarely thinks about them.

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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

What does Holden do when he goes back home?

• He talks to the maid.
• He watches Phoebe as she sleeps.
• He wakes up his parents.

What does Holden notice about the content of Phoebe's notebook?

• It's all about him.
• She is using a different middle name.
• It has song lyrics.