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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Holden say he left Elkton Hills?
(a) There was no fencing team.
(b) He was surrounded by phonies.
(c) He was failing every class except English.
(d) Allie died and he needed to be with his family.

2. How does Holden get to New York?
(a) By cab.
(b) By train.
(c) By ferry.
(d) He walks.

3. How did Allie die?
(a) He was killed in a car accident.
(b) Allie's cause of death is not revealed.
(c) He died of leukemia.
(d) He drowned.

4. Who does Holden say was elected class president?
(a) Ed Banky.
(b) Ernest Morrow.
(c) Holden Caulfield.
(d) Harry Fencer.

5. Who is Mr. Spencer?
(a) An elderly man Holden helps take care of.
(b) The dean of students at Pencey Prep.
(c) Holden's hinovel teacher.
(d) Holden's grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the janitor's wife?

2. Who is the woman Holden talks to on the ride to New York?

3. Where do Mal and Holden want to go?

4. What essay does Mr. Spencer read to Holden?

5. What happens to the woman as she gets out of a cab?

(see the answer key)

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