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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. Who comes to Holden's door when he is in bed?
(a) Sunny.
(b) A drunken woman.
(c) Maurice.
(d) The hotel manager.

2. What does Holden say happens if you tell anyone anything?
(a) You turn into a phony.
(b) They use it against you.
(c) You start missing everybody.
(d) They never listen.

3. What does Phoebe eat for dinner?
(a) Pasta.
(b) Halibut.
(c) A chicken breast.
(d) A lamb chop.

4. What is Mrs. Antolini's first name?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Lillian.
(c) Stephanie.
(d) Meredith.

5. What wakes Holden?
(a) The phone rings.
(b) A commotion in the bedroom.
(c) Mr. Antolini's hand on his head.
(d) Mrs. Antolini in the kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Holden sleep after leaving Mr. Antolini's apartment?

2. Who is the regular night elevator boy at Holden's apartment building?

3. What hotel is the Wicker Bar in?

4. Where did Holden room with Harris Macklin?

5. Who does Holden say he is at the apartment building to see?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Holden so upset when Phoebe tells him to shut up?

2. Why does Holden call Sally when he is drunk?

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

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 wish he could change his memory of Allie and the BB guns?

6. Why does Holden want to be the “catcher in the rye?”

7. How has Carl changed when Holden meets him at the Wicker Bar?

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

9. Why is Mr. Antolini worried about Holden?

10. What does Holden thinking he will disappear as he crosses the street symbolize, and why does he call out to Allie for help?

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