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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. Who is the woman Holden talks to on the ride to New York?
(a) Ernest Morrow's mother.
(b) The headmaster's wife.
(c) Stradlater's sister.
(d) Ackley's aunt.

2. 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!”

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

4. Who is Ward Stradlater?
(a) Holden's neighbor.
(b) Holden's roommate.
(c) A student in Holden's English class.
(d) Holden's brother-in-law.

5. What does Holden shout as he leaves the dorm?
(a) “Good luck, ya morons!”
(b) “See ya around, ya phonies!”
(c) “You're all phonies!”
(d) “Sleep tight, ya morons!”

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the janitor's wife?

3. Who is Robert Ackley?

4. What operation does Holden tell the woman he has to have?

5. What does Mr. Spencer offer Holden before he leaves?

(see the answer key)

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