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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 the regular night elevator boy at Holden's apartment building?
(a) Pete.
(b) Maurice.
(c) Horowitz.
(d) John.

2. What time is Holden's date?
(a) One o' clock.
(b) Noon.
(c) An hour away.
(d) Two o' clock.

3. What does Holden want to buy for Phoebe?
(a) A “Little Shirley Beans” record.
(b) A pair of gloves.
(c) A red hunting hat to match his.
(d) Roller skates.

4. What makes Holden feel ill at Mr. Antolini's house?
(a) He is hungry.
(b) He has a headache.
(c) He is still drunk.
(d) He needs a cigarette.

5. Where did Holden room with Harris Macklin?
(a) Whooton School.
(b) Pencey Prep.
(c) Elkton Hills.
(d) Columbia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Holden say he has to go when he leaves Mr. Antolini’s house?

3. What does Holden accidentally do to two nuns?

4. What aspect of Eastern culture does Carl say he likes better than Western?

5. What is Mrs. Antolini's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Holden like the kettledrum player in the orchestra?

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

3. Why does Holden scold Phoebe for putting ink on Curtis Weintraub's windbreaker?

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

5. Why is Holden upset by seeing vulgarities written on the walls of the museum and school?

6. Why is Holden so emotional when he sees Phoebe on the carousel?

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

8. Why does Holden end the novel where he does?

9. Why does Holden think it does not seem like Christmas is coming soon?

10. Why is Holden so upset when Phoebe tells him to shut up?

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