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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relationship did Holden have with Carl?
(a) Carl is Holden's cousin.
(b) Carl and Holden used to be good friends, but had a falling out.
(c) Carl was Holden's roommate at Whooton.
(d) Carl was Holden's student advisor at Whooton.

2. Where does Holden say he has to go when he leaves Mr. Antolini’s house?
(a) To make a phone call.
(b) To get his bags.
(c) To meet a friend.
(d) Home.

3. What finally ends the conversation between Mr. Antolini and Holden?
(a) Holden yawns.
(b) Mr. Antolini passes out drunk.
(c) Mrs. Antolini tells her husband it's time for bed.
(d) The phone rings.

4. What does Holden do when he arrives at the hotel?
(a) Smoke a cigarette.
(b) Get a room.
(c) Call Jane.
(d) Watch girls.

5. Where does Holden think his father will send him?
(a) Colorado.
(b) Military school.
(c) Elkton Hills.
(d) Whooton School.

6. What does Holden give Phoebe before he leaves?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) His hunting hat.
(c) A note he wrote her.
(d) His coat.

7. What does Holden imagine while he was at the bar?
(a) He had a bullet in his guts.
(b) He was waiting for his wife.
(c) He was deaf.
(d) He was a big-shot Hollywood screenwriter.

8. Where does Holden go instead of looking for Phoebe?
(a) The park.
(b) The museum.
(c) The Biltmore.
(d) Grand Central Station.

9. What play is Phoebe in at school?
(a) “A Christmas Carol.”
(b) “A Christmas for All Seasons.”
(c) “A Christmas Pageant for Americans.”
(d) “A Christmas Pageant.”

10. What does Phoebe eat for dinner?
(a) Pasta.
(b) A lamb chop.
(c) A chicken breast.
(d) Halibut.

11. Where does Mr. Antolini make up a bed for Holden?
(a) The spare room.
(b) On the couch.
(c) In the maid's room.
(d) On the recliner.

12. What does Phoebe give Holden?
(a) The red hunting hat.
(b) Her bracelet.
(c) More money.
(d) A watch.

13. What terrible thing happens as Holden gets to the park?
(a) He vomits on his shoes.
(b) He gets mugged.
(c) He runs into his father.
(d) He breaks Phoebe's record.

14. Who sings while Holden is at the Wicker Bar?
(a) Valencia.
(b) The piano player.
(c) Tina and Janine.
(d) Ernie.

15. Where did Phoebe get the money she gives Holden?
(a) It was D.B.'s hidden cash.
(b) It is her Christmas money.
(c) It is her birthday money.
(d) She took it from their mother's purse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What illness does a magazine article make Holden think he has?

2. What does Holden do when as he leaves the hotel?

3. Where does Holden hide when he hears his parents come home?

4. What does Holden say happens if you tell anyone anything?

5. Where did Holden go after leaving Mr. Antolini's apartment?

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