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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the woman as she gets out of a cab?
(a) She tore her skirt.
(b) She broke a heel.
(c) She broke a nail.
(d) She stepped in a puddle.

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

3. Who is the janitor's wife?
(a) Mrs. Spencer.
(b) Mrs. Schmidt.
(c) Mrs. Brossard.
(d) Mrs. Banky.

4. What does Holden decide to do after leaving Ackley's room?
(a) To visit Jane Gallagher.
(b) To go home early.
(c) To go outside and smoke.
(d) To apologize to Stradlater.

5. What illness does Mr. Spencer have?
(a) A cold.
(b) Grippe.
(c) It is not known.
(d) Leukemia.

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

7. What does Holden write the composition about?
(a) Allie's baseball glove.
(b) His red hunting cap.
(c) His dorm room.
(d) Stradlater's razor.

8. What does Holden ask the cab driver about?
(a) A good place to eat breakfast.
(b) The Museum of Art.
(c) If he'd read D.B.'s book.
(d) The ducks in the lagoon.

9. Why does Holden think Ernie is a phony?
(a) He is a bad piano player.
(b) He has sold himself out.
(c) He is a big snob.
(d) He hates people.

10. What hotel does Holden go to when he first arrives in New York?
(a) Plaza Hotel.
(b) Elkton Hills Hotel.
(c) Edmont Hotel.
(d) Whooton Hotel.

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

12. What operation does Holden tell the woman he has to have?
(a) He has to have a kidney transplant.
(b) He does not give any details about the operation.
(c) He has to have a brain tumor removed.
(d) He is having his appendix out.

13. What game does Holden want to play with Ackley?
(a) Canasta.
(b) Checkers.
(c) Chess.
(d) Cribbage.

14. Who comes to Holden's mind as he leaves the club?
(a) Allie.
(b) Phoebe.
(c) Jane.
(d) Mr. Spencer.

15. Who does Holden decide to call?
(a) No one.
(b) Phoebe.
(c) Carl Luce.
(d) Sally Hayes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Holden entertain himself in the bathroom?

2. Who does Holden say was elected class president?

3. Who is Mr. Spencer?

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

5. How much does Holden give Sunny?

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