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

2. What does Holden tell the woman his name is?
(a) He doesn't give a name.
(b) Robert.
(c) Ernie.
(d) Rudolph.

3. What does Holden trip on as he goes into Ackley's room?
(a) A shoe.
(b) A shower curtain.
(c) Something unidentified on the floor.
(d) A chair.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holden do when Stradlater reacts to the composition he has written?

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

3. Whose car did Stradlater use for his date?

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

5. How does Holden get to New York?

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