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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the school Holden attends at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Columbia.
(b) Whooton School.
(c) Elkton Hills.
(d) Pencey Prep.

2. What is the name of the book of short stories written by D.B.?
(a) The Secret Goldfish.
(b) The Bloody Chamber.
(c) The Yellow Wallpaper.
(d) The Matisse Stories.

3. Who is Ward Stradlater?
(a) A student in Holden's English class.
(b) Holden's neighbor.
(c) Holden's brother-in-law.
(d) Holden's roommate.

4. What game did Holden used to play with Stradlater's date?
(a) Backgammon.
(b) Go.
(c) Checkers.
(d) Chess.

5. What does Mr. Spencer offer Holden before he leaves?
(a) Scotch.
(b) Hot chocolate.
(c) Hot tea.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What favor does Stradlater ask of Holden?

2. What illness does Mr. Spencer have?

3. How does Holden entertain himself in the bathroom?

4. What does Stradlater do as he shaves at the beginning of the chapter?

5. Why is Holden back early from the fencing match?

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