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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. What does Holden say about his spirituality?
(a) “I wish I was Catholic.”
(b) “I'm a pretty devout Jew, if you want to know the truth.”
(c) “I'm sort of a Christian.”
(d) “I'm sort of an atheist.”

2. Where does Holden take Phoebe?
(a) Home.
(b) The ice-skating rink.
(c) Radio City Music Hall.
(d) The carousel.

3. How does Phoebe know Holden got kicked out of school?
(a) He is home early.
(b) Holden told her.
(c) D.B. told her.
(d) Their mother told her.

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

5. Where does Holden go after the ice skating rink?
(a) Another hotel.
(b) A cafe.
(c) Home.
(d) A drugstore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What show does Holden see to kill time?

2. What war book did D.B. get Holden to read one summer?

3. Who does Holden say he is at the apartment building to see?

4. What does Holden tell Sally in the cab?

5. Who is one teacher from Pencey Holden names?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Holden put his suitcases under his bed at Elkton Hills?

2. Why does Holden start to cry when he is saying goodbye to Phoebe?

3. Why does Holden imagine he was shot by Maurice?

4. Why is Phoebe angry when she realizes Holden got kicked out of Pencey?

5. Why does Holden want to move to the West and pretend to be a deaf-mute?

6. What does Holden thinking he will disappear as he crosses the street symbolize, and why does he call out to Allie for help?

7. How has Carl changed when Holden meets him at the Wicker Bar?

8. Why does Holden react the way he does when he wakes up to Mr. Antolini patting his head?

9. Why does Holden feel better when he is looking around D.B.'s room?

10. Why does Holden second-guess his reaction to Mr. Antolini patting his head?

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