The Catcher in the Rye

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Why does Holden call DB a "prostitute?"

A) Holden disapproves of DB's choice to move to LA

B) Holden disapproves of DB's romantic relationship.

C) Holden disapproves of DB's career as an actor.

D) Holden disapproves of DB's actions in New York City.

2. What is the one class Holden is passing?

A) English

B) Social Studies

C) Science

D) History

3. What tactic does Mr. Spencer use to try to inspire Holden?

A) Encouragement

B) Modeling

C) Positivity

D) Shame

4. What is Holden's main criticism of other people?

A) People are abusive.

B) People are negative.

C) People are inauthentic.

D) People are opportunistic.

5. Holden loves to read yet fails out of school. What is this an example of?

A) Symbolism

B) Irony

C) Foreshadowing

D) Repetition

6. Why does Holden like to wear the red hunting cap?

A) He believes it makes him unique.

B) He believes it gives him strength and protection.

C) He wears it to fit in with the others at Pencey Prep.

D) He wears it to show off his wealth.

7. What is Holden's relationship to Jane Gallagher?

A) Holden and Jane once had a romantic affair.

B) Holden and Jane were childhood friends.

C) Holden and Jane dated in high school.

D) Holden and Jane have always held a grudge against one another.