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

2. What does Holden say he never saw Ackley use?
(a) A napkin.
(b) Vitalis.
(c) A bread knife.
(d) A handkerchief.

3. What does Holden think Mr. Spencer yelled at him as he shut the door?
(a) “Good luck!”
(b) “Don't give up!”
(c) “Come back!”
(d) “Good-bye!”

4. Why is Holden back early from the fencing match?
(a) He quit the team.
(b) He got lost and gave up.
(c) The team lost, so they did not need to stay any longer.
(d) He left the equipment on the subway.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is D.B.?

2. What kind of hat does Holden wear?

3. Who is the narrator of the novel?

4. Who is Stradlater's date?

5. How does Holden entertain himself in the bathroom?

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