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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How much does Holden allegedly owe the person who comes to his door?
2. What show does Holden get seats for?
3. What does Carl order at the Wicker Bar?
4. What does Holden get for breakfast?
5. Where does Holden go from his apartment?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Holden feel bad about blowing smoke in the nuns' faces?
2. Why does Holden want to be the “catcher in the rye?”
3. Why did it bother Holden that the boys in his Oral Expression class yelled “Digression!” during speeches?
4. What does Holden thinking he will disappear as he crosses the street symbolize, and why does he call out to Allie for help?
5. Why does Carl suggest Holden see a psychoanalyst?
6. Why does Holden second-guess his reaction to Mr. Antolini patting his head?
7. Why does Holden scold Phoebe for putting ink on Curtis Weintraub's windbreaker?
8. Why is Holden confused when Sally tells him to stop yelling?
9. Why does Holden start to cry when he is saying goodbye to Phoebe?
10. Why is Holden upset by seeing vulgarities written on the walls of the museum and school?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Identify the main conflict of the novel. What type of conflict is this? How does the author express the main conflict throughout the novel? Is this effective? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Explain Holden's view of women, particularly as they relate to intimate relationships and sex. How does Holden react when faced with the prospect of sex? How does Holden express genuine affection for women? What women in the novel does he care about? How can you tell?
Essay Topic 3
Explain the final chapter of The Catcher in the Rye. Is this a satisfying ending? Why or why not? What, if any, unanswered questions does the author leave the reader with? Why?
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