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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. Where is Phoebe when Holden arrives?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) In the living room.
(c) In Holden's room.
(d) In D.B.'s room.

2. What does Carl say Holden needs?
(a) Psychoanalysis.
(b) A vacation.
(c) A girlfriend.
(d) A hobby.

3. What show does Holden see to kill time?
(a) The Rockettes.
(b) The Lundts.
(c) He decides not to see a show at the last minute.
(d) The 39 Steps.

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

5. Where does Holden want to go with Sally?
(a) Hollywood.
(b) Massachusetts and Vermont.
(c) Europe.
(d) Pennsylvania.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Holden go after the ice skating rink?

2. Where does Holden get punched?

3. What show does Holden get seats for?

4. What song is sung at the end of the Christmas show every year?

5. What does Phoebe challenge Holden to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Holden want to be the “catcher in the rye?”

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

3. Why does Holden regret telling his novel?

4. Why does Holden almost wish his parents caught him sneaking out of the apartment?

5. Why does Holden think his sister not coming to his funeral would be the only good thing about him dying of pneumonia?

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

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

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

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

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

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