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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 show does Holden get seats for?
(a) The 39 Steps.
(b) Gone with the Wind.
(c) I Know My Love.
(d) The Wizard of Oz.

2. What name is written inside Phoebe's arithmetic book?
(a) Phoebe Josephine Caulfield.
(b) Phoebe Caulfield, Esq.
(c) Phoebe Weatherfield Caulfield.
(d) Phoebe Danger Caulfield.

3. What does Mr. Antolini do while Holden waits for the elevator?
(a) He stands in the doorway.
(b) He goes back to bed.
(c) He gets loud and angry.
(d) He tries to block Holden's path.

4. What does Holden say about money?
(a) It makes you happy.
(b) It makes you crazy.
(c) It makes you jealous.
(d) It makes you blue.

5. Where does Holden pinch Phoebe?
(a) On her behind.
(b) On her leg.
(c) On her cheek.
(d) On her arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does the “English guy” carry in the movie Holden sees?

2. Where does Holden go after the ice skating rink?

3. Where does Holden think his father will send him?

4. What does Holden say about Mrs. Antonlini’s cake?

5. How much does Holden allegedly owe the person who comes to his door?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Holden feel bad about blowing smoke in the nuns' faces?

2. Why does Holden have so much respect for Mr. Antolini?

3. Why does Holden want to move to the West and pretend to be a deaf-mute?

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

5. Why does Holden feel better when he is looking around D.B.'s room?

6. Why does Holden like the kettledrum player in the orchestra?

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

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

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

10. Why does Holden second-guess his reaction to Mr. Antolini patting his head?

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