The Catcher in the Rye Quiz

Who is the protagonist of the story?

• Holden Caulfield

• Robert Ackley

• Allie Caulfield

• Ward Stradlater

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the name of Holden's deceased younger brother?

• Holden Caulfield

• Allie Caulfield

• Ward Stradlater

• Robert Ackley

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Who is Holden's roommate at Pencey Prep?

• Ward Stradlater

• Robert Ackley

• Allie Caulfield

• Holden Caulfield

Which character is despised by Holden and considered 'phony'?

• Robert Ackley

• Ward Stradlater

• Allie Caulfield

• Holden Caulfield

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is the student living next door to Holden's dorm room?

• Ward Stradlater

• Robert Ackley

• Holden Caulfield

• Allie Caulfield

Which character is described as having poor hygiene and being irritating?

• Holden Caulfield

• Ward Stradlater

• Allie Caulfield

• Robert Ackley

Who is Holden's understanding history teacher?

• Holden Caulfield

• Ward Stradlater

• Mr. Spencer

• Allie Caulfield

Which character is a classmate and friend of Sally's that Holden admires?

• Ward Stradlater

• Jane Gallagher

• Holden Caulfield

• Allie Caulfield

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the age of Holden Caulfield?

• 20

• 18

• 16

• 14

What is the major blow to Holden according to the text?

• Robert Ackley's behavior

• Mr. Spencer's advice

• Allie Caulfield's death

• Ward Stradlater's actions

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.9