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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23 and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Holden think Ernie is a phony?
(a) He hates people.
(b) He is a bad piano player.
(c) He is a big snob.
(d) He has sold himself out.

2. What does Holden ask the cab driver about?
(a) A good place to eat breakfast.
(b) The Museum of Art.
(c) If he'd read D.B.'s book.
(d) The ducks in the lagoon.

3. What does Holden try to order at the club?
(a) Red wine.
(b) Scotch and soda.
(c) Coke.
(d) Water.

4. Who is Robert Ackley?
(a) Holden's childhood friend.
(b) Holden's neighbor in the dorms.
(c) Holden's roommate.
(d) Holden's cousin.

5. How did Allie die?
(a) He drowned.
(b) He was killed in a car accident.
(c) Allie's cause of death is not revealed.
(d) He died of leukemia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Holden say he left Elkton Hills?

2. Who made Jane cry when she and Holden were playing checkers?

3. What does Holden do when Stradlater reacts to the composition he has written?

4. What favor does Stradlater ask of Holden?

5. What does Holden say he never saw Ackley use?

(see the answer key)

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