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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 an atheist.”
(d) “I'm sort of a Christian.”

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

3. Who does Holden make plans with for ten o' clock?
(a) Carl Luce.
(b) Jane Gallagher.
(c) Sally Hayes.
(d) Mr. Antolini.

4. Who is one teacher from Pencey Holden names?
(a) Mr. Thurmer.
(b) Mr. Antolini.
(c) Mr. Spencer.
(d) Mr. Banky.

5. What does Holden accidentally do to two nuns?
(a) Step on one of their habits.
(b) Bump into them on the sidewalk.
(c) Blow smoke in their faces.
(d) Cough on them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What terrible thing happens as Holden gets to the park?

2. What nationality are Tina and Janine?

3. Where does Holden go from his apartment?

4. Who killed himself at Elkton Hills?

5. Where is the second place Holden intends to look for Phoebe?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Holden wish he could change his memory of Allie and the BB guns?

4. Why is Holden drawn to the boy singing as he walks down the street?

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

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

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

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

9. Why is Mr. Antolini worried about Holden?

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

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