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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. Who is D.B.?
(a) Holden's brother.
(b) This is not revealed.
(c) The narrator of the novel.
(d) Ackley's brother.

2. What does Stradlater do as he shaves at the beginning of the chapter?
(a) Sing.
(b) Mumble to himself.
(c) Whistle.
(d) Hum.

3. Who is Robert Ackley?
(a) Holden's roommate.
(b) Holden's childhood friend.
(c) Holden's cousin.
(d) Holden's neighbor in the dorms.

4. What essay does Mr. Spencer read to Holden?
(a) Holden's essay on the Egyptians.
(b) Stradlater's essay that Holden wrote.
(c) An essay about New York.
(d) Mr. Spencer has Holden read the essay.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of the novel?

2. What does Holden reveal about himself in the first sentence of Chapter 3?

3. How is Holden involved with the school's fencing team?

4. What does Holden think Mr. Spencer yelled at him as he shut the door?

5. Why does Holden say he left Elkton Hills?

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