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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What essay does Mr. Spencer read to Holden?
(a) An essay about New York.
(b) Holden's essay on the Egyptians.
(c) Stradlater's essay that Holden wrote.
(d) Mr. Spencer has Holden read the essay.

2. What does Mr. Spencer offer Holden before he leaves?
(a) Hot chocolate.
(b) Hot tea.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Coffee.

3. Who does Holden say was elected class president?
(a) Ernest Morrow.
(b) Ed Banky.
(c) Harry Fencer.
(d) Holden Caulfield.

4. Why does Holden say he left Elkton Hills?
(a) He was surrounded by phonies.
(b) There was no fencing team.
(c) Allie died and he needed to be with his family.
(d) He was failing every class except English.

5. What illness does Mr. Spencer have?
(a) A cold.
(b) Grippe.
(c) Leukemia.
(d) It is not known.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Holden doing when Stradlater returns?

2. What does Pencey Prep serve for dinner on Saturdays?

3. Who is Mr. Spencer?

4. Who does Holden want to invite to go with Mal and him?

5. What does Holden think Mr. Spencer yelled at him as he shut the door?

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