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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. How is Holden involved with the school's fencing team?
(a) His father is the coach, so he helps.
(b) He is the captain.
(c) He is the manager.
(d) He is an alternate on the team.

2. Who is Stradlater's date?
(a) Jean.
(b) Sunny.
(c) Sally.
(d) Jane.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Holden say he left Elkton Hills?

2. Who caused the disturbance in the chapel when Ossenburger was speaking?

3. What is the name of the book of short stories written by D.B.?

4. What is the school Holden attends at the beginning of the novel?

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

(see the answer key)

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