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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23 and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Holden entertain himself in the bathroom?
(a) By flushing the toilets.
(b) By kicking the stall doors.
(c) By clogging the sink drains.
(d) By tap-dancing.

3. Who does Holden say is the only “dumb” child in his family?
(a) Allie.
(b) D.B.
(c) Himself.
(d) Phoebe.

4. What does Pencey Prep serve for dinner on Saturdays?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Meatloaf.
(c) Steak.
(d) Chicken soup.

5. What does Holden ask the cab driver about?
(a) When the Museum of Art opens.
(b) If he's read D.B.'s book of short stories.
(c) The ducks in Central Park.
(d) A good restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person Holden thinks to call at Penn Station?

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

3. What happens to the woman as she gets out of a cab?

4. Who does Holden decide to call?

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

(see the answer key)

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