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

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

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

4. What is Mrs. Antolini's first name?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Lillian.
(c) Meredith.
(d) Stephanie.

5. Who does Holden call at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) Jane Gallagher.
(b) Sally Hayes.
(c) The hotel manager.
(d) Room service.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Phoebe write a note to in her notebook?

2. Where does Holden think his father will send him?

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

4. What is a “flit?”

5. What does Carl order at the Wicker Bar?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Carl suggest Holden see a psychoanalyst?

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

3. Why does Holden decide that he should not feel sorry for girls who marry bores?

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

5. Why did it bother Holden that the boys in his Oral Expression class yelled “Digression!” during speeches?

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

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

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

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

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

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