Understanding The Catcher in the Rye

Summarize the key event that leads to Holden's expulsion from Pencey Prep.

• He fails all his classes except English.

• He gets into a fight with his roommate.

• He skips too many classes.

• He writes an inappropriate essay.

Who is Holden talking to when he describes his dream of being the "catcher in the rye"?

• Mr. Spencer

• Phoebe

• Sally Hayes

• Mr. Antolini

Which secondary character is Holden's younger sister, who he deeply cares about?

• Jane

• Sally

• Phoebe

• Sunny

What key event occurs when Holden visits Mr. Spencer, his history teacher?

• Mr. Spencer gives him a lecture about life.

• Mr. Spencer offers him money.

• Mr. Spencer tells him to leave Pencey immediately.

• Mr. Spencer asks Holden to stay at the school.

Who is Holden's Roommate who he later has a fight with?

• Stradlater

• Ackley

• Maurice

• Carl Luce

Which secondary character does Holden's go for a drink with late in the novel?

• Ackley

• Stradlater

• Carl Luce

• Allie

Which of these events does Holden not do while in New York?

• He visits a museum.

• He meets up with old friends.

• He stays in a hotel and meets various people.

• He goes to a Broadway show.

Who is Holden talking to when he discusses his brother Allie's death and talks about the unfairness of it?

• Phoebe

• Mr. Antolini

• Sally Hayes

• Jane Gallagher

Who is Holden talking to when he reveals his plan to run away and live in a cabin?

• Phoebe

• Sally Hayes

• Mr. Antolini

• Jane Gallagher

Which secondary character is a former teacher of Holden's who offers him advice?

• Mr. Spencer

• Mr. Antolini

• Mr. Vinson

• Mr. Thurmer