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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 he had an operation on?
(a) His clavichord.
(b) His elbow.
(c) His liver.
(d) His kidney.

2. What game did Holden used to play with Stradlater's date?
(a) Checkers.
(b) Chess.
(c) Backgammon.
(d) Go.

3. Who comes to Holden's mind as he leaves the club?
(a) Phoebe.
(b) Mr. Spencer.
(c) Allie.
(d) Jane.

4. Whose car did Stradlater use for his date?
(a) His own.
(b) The headmaster's.
(c) The fencing coach's.
(d) The basketball coach's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Holden give Sunny?

2. What illness does Mr. Spencer have?

3. What does Holden tell Ackley the fight with Stradlater was about?

4. What does Holden make while Ackley gets ready?

5. On what floor is Holden's family apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Holden like that Jane puts her hand on the back of his neck?

2. Why does Holden refer to D.B.'s writing in Hollywood as prostitution?

3. Why does Holden feel bad about not telling Mrs. Morrow his real name?

4. What five people does Holden think of calling when he arrives at Penn Station?

5. Why is Holden so upset when he discusses Stradlater's date?

6. Compare and contrast Ackley and Stradlater, according to Holden's descriptions.

7. Why does Holden stay at Ernie's even though “jerks and phonies” surround him?

8. Why does Holden feel sad when he shakes Mr. Spencer's hand to say goodbye?

9. What does Holden think of his siblings?

10. Why does Holden say he was glad to meet the Navy guy even though he is not?

(see the answer keys)

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