WorksheetsCATCHER IN THE RYE 1-6
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Why does Holden call his brother D.B. a prostitute?
Because he lives in Hollywood writing for the movie industry
Because he writes best sellers
Because he became an actor and lives in Hollywood
Because he works an a male escort
What happened to the fencing equipment in New York?
Holden sold it at a pawn shop in New York.
It was stolen.
The team left it in a taxi.
Holden left it all on the subway.
Why has Holden been kicked out of Pencey Prep?
For flunking too many classes
For destroying school property
For selling the fencing equipment at a pawn shop in New York
For torturing a boy named James Castle with a bunch of other bullies
Why is everyone at the football game that Holden watches from the top of the hill?
It’s the popular first game of the season against a school rival.
There is mandatory attendance.
There is a particularly good half time show.
It’s the popular last game of the season against a school rival.
What does Mr. Spencer tell Holden?
He tells him not to worry so much and that everything will be fine.
He counsels him in trusting his instincts.
He lectures him about failing in school and life by not applying himself.
He tells him stories of when he was a kid and went to Pencey.
Why is Holden so worried about Stradlater’s date with Jane?
He likes Jane and doesn’t want Stradlater coming on to her.
He doesn’t want Stradlater to mention that he knows him.
He’s worried Stradlater will make a fool of himself.
He’s worried he won’t get a chance to say goodbye to Stradlater.
What does Stradlater ask Holden to do for him while he’s out on his date?
Write a composition for him describing a room
Write a composition about a personal memory
Do his math homework
Do his laundry
What is the new hat that Holden is so excited about?
A red hunting cap with ear flaps
A baseball cap of his favorite team
A woolen cap with tassels
A top hat
Why does Ackley annoy Holden?
He has really bad personal hygiene, asks aggravating questions, and messes with Holden’s things.
He’s really smart and always showing off how good his grades are.
He has a really high, screechy voice and always spills whatever he’s drinking on Holden’s bed.
He’s always snapping people with his towel after he gets out of the shower
How does Holden know Stradlater’s date, Jane?
They played checkers together one summer.
Jane is his sister.
He dated her when he was at his old school.
The were next door neighbors growing up.
What does Stradlater do when Holden keeps provoking him?
Punches Holden
Leaves the room
Refuses to say or do anything
Hugs Holden
How did Holden’s younger brother, Allie, die?
Leukemia
A sudden heart-attack
A terrible car crash
His brother D.B. accidentally shot him
What does Stradlater think of the essay Holden wrote for him?
He hates it and complains that it’s about the wrong subject.
He’s angry that it’s written in rhymes.
He’s moved to tears by it.
He loves it and begs Holden to write another essay for him.
What is on Allie’s baseball mitt?
Poems
Doodles
Tape
Stickers
What do Mal, Ackley, and Holden end up doing when they take a bus into town?
Eating burgers
Going to the movies
Stealing cars
Going for a walk on the beach
