The Catcher in the Rye: Comprehension Quiz

Holden forgot the equipment for which team?

• football

• fencing

• track

• soccer

How did Holden’s brother Allie die?

• He drowned

• He was hit by a train

• He died of leukemia

• He was in a plane crash

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What does Holden’s decision to sleep in the garage the night Allie died suggest about his character through indirect characterization?

• He prefers to be alone when upset

• He expresses his pain in unusual ways

• He quickly moves on from loss

• He blames others for his problems

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What item belonging to his brother does Holden describe in the composition for Stradlater?

• a baseball glove

• a football helmet

• a tennis racket

• a hockey stick

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Who is Stradlater's date in the story?

• Jane Gallagher

• Sally Hayes

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Who is Ackley?

• an annoying senior

• Holden’s roommate

• Holden’s brother

• Holden’s childhood friend

Why does Holden choose to spend time with Ackley and Brossard, even though he finds them annoying?

• He wants to get in trouble

• He is trying to impress them

• He feels isolated and craves company

• He admires their friendship

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Holden’s fight with Stradlater can best be described as what kind of conflict?

• character vs. self — Holden struggling with his feelings

• character vs. character — a physical and emotional clash between two people

• character vs. society — Holden rebelling against school rules

• character vs. self - Holden doesn't fight back because he's a pacifist

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What does Holden sell right before leaving school?

• His books

• His car

• His typewriter

• His jacket

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What does Holden’s red hunting hat represent in the story?

• His desire for adventure

• His attempt to hide from the world

• His sense of being different

• His academic achievements

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