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Catcher: Vocab & Symbolism Quiz 2

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following words best describes Holden's opinion of his brother, D.B.?
a)
Conscientious
b)
Humble
c)
Suave
d)
Conceited
2.

True or False (and why?): Choose the most appropriate answer.

Holden leaving Pencey Prep was reciprocal.

a)

True because Holden wasn't happy there, and he was not living up to Pencey standards

b)

True because Pencey made the decision and Holden had no choice but to leave

c)

False because Holden loved his roommates and friends and hated leaving them

d)

False because Holden left completely on his own. Pencey will miss his tuition money.

3.

What does Holden enjoy most about the museum?

a)

The exhibits are constantly changing

b)

He loves learning about older people and what they have experienced

c)

The exhibits stay the same

d)

He enjoys visiting with his parents and grandparents

4.

Which word might Holden use to describe the nuns?

a)

Humble

b)

Conceited

c)

Provocative

d)

Witty

5.

Why does Holden donate money to the nuns? (choose all correct answers)

a)

He noticed their cheap suitcases

b)

He noticed that their breakfast consisted of only toast and coffee

c)

They couldn't afford to see a performance of Romeo and Juliet

d)

He is deeply religious

6.
Choose the best meaning of "incognito" based on its usage in the passage: "Well, the thing is, I don't want to stay at any hotels on the East Side where I might run into some acquaintances of mine. I'm traveling incognito."
a)
With your identity concealed
b)
Authentic and genuine
c)
Cognitively incompetent
d)
Photogenic; handsome
7.
Choose the best meaning of "unanimous" based on its usage in the passage: "Well, a bunch of us wanted old Ernie to be president of the class. I mean he was the unanimous choice. I mean he was the only boy that could really handle the job."
a)
Confidence in one's self
b)
In complete agreement
c)
An underdog; a longshot
d)
Having an abundance of choices
8.
Which word might appropriately describe Holden's hygiene and appearance after multiple days of wandering around in New York?
a)
Suave
b)
Provocative
c)
Putrid
d)
Handsome
9.

Which word best describes the unvarying tone of Holden's voice?

a)

Provocative

b)

Obnoxious

c)

Monotonous

d)

Conceited

10.

Which word best describes Holden's use of profane language?

a)

Provocative

b)

Suave

c)

Monotonous

d)

Humble

11.

Which color best represents Holden?

a)

Blue because he often thinks about the lake in Central Park

b)

Green because he embraces the adult world

c)

Yellow because he is transitioning from childhood to adulthood

d)

Red because he is as pure as he was as a young child.

12.

What happens that symbolizes Holden's loss of innocence?

a)

He drops Phoebe's record, which breaks into many pieces

b)

He fails to catch one of the kids running through the rye

c)

He loses his red hunting hat

d)

He calls Mr. Antolini