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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Robert Ackley?
(a) Holden's neighbor in the dorms.
(b) Holden's childhood friend.
(c) Holden's roommate.
(d) Holden's cousin.

2. Who does Holden run into at Ernie's?
(a) Lillian Simmons.
(b) Jane Gallagher.
(c) Sally Hayes.
(d) Ward Stradlater.

3. What does Holden's cab smell like?
(a) Vomit.
(b) Pretzels.
(c) Cigarette smoke.
(d) Feet.

4. Who does Holden tell the girls in the club he saw?
(a) Vivien Leigh.
(b) Clark Gable.
(c) Peter Lorre.
(d) Gary Cooper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the book of short stories written by D.B.?

2. What does Holden see a man do when he looks out his hotel window?

3. How far does Holden walk back to the hotel?

4. Who is Stradlater's date?

5. How did Allie die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Holden like that Jane puts her hand on the back of his neck?

2. Why does Mrs. Morrow think her son is not a good mixer with other boys?

3. Why does Ackley get on Holden's nerves?

4. Why is Holden so upset when he discusses Stradlater's date?

5. How does Holden wish he had handled his missing gloves as opposed to how he would likely have handled it?

6. What five people does Holden think of calling when he arrives at Penn Station?

7. Compare and contrast Ackley and Stradlater, according to Holden's descriptions.

8. Why does Holden get nervous when he talks to Stradlater in the bathroom?

9. Why does Holden say he was glad to meet the Navy guy even though he is not?

10. What does Holden think of his siblings?

(see the answer keys)

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