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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Holden see a man do when he looks out his hotel window?
(a) Tap-dance naked.
(b) Put on women's clothes.
(c) Feed a woman grapes.
(d) Hang himself.

2. What is Holden doing when Stradlater returns?
(a) Making a snowball.
(b) Packing.
(c) Writing the composition.
(d) He doesn't remember.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of the novel?

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

3. What does Holden shout as he leaves the dorm?

4. What does Stradlater do while Holden talks to him about his date?

5. What does Pencey Prep serve for dinner on Saturdays?

(see the answer key)

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