Name:______________________
Catcher in the Rye Test
Multiple Choice Questions (Choose the best answer)
1. What is Holden Caulfield’s younger brother's name?
a) D.B.
b) Allie
c) Phoebe
d) Ward
2. Where does Holden go after he leaves Pencey Prep?
a) New York City
b) Chicago
c) Los Angeles
d) Boston
3. What does Holden want to be when he grows up?
a) A writer
b) A "catcher in the rye"
c) A teacher
d) A doctor
4. Who does Holden feel he can talk to about his problems?
a) Sally Hayes
b) Mr. Antolini
c) Stradlater
d) His mother
5. What tragic event heavily influences Holden's character?
a) His parents' divorce
b) The death of his brother, Allie
c) His expulsion from school
d) His relationship with Jane Gallagher
True or False Questions
6. Holden Caulfield is a fan of the phoniness of the adult world.
True / False
7. Holden frequently lies to those around him, even about trivial matters.
True / False
8. The title "Catcher in the Rye" refers to Holden's desire to protect children from losing
their innocence.
True / False
9. Holden is expelled from Pencey Prep for excellent academic performance.
True / False
10. Phoebe is Holden’s sister who he is very close to.
True / False
Fill in the Blank
11. Holden’s favorite deceased brother is named __________.
12. The place where Holden imagines himself as the "catcher" is in a __________ field.
13. The novel is set primarily in __________ City.
14. Holden feels that most people are __________, which leads to his isolation.
15. The character of __________ represents the innocence and youth that Holden longs to
protect.
Short Answer Response (Choose one)
Discuss the theme of isolation in "The Catcher in the Rye." How does Holden's isolation affect
his relationships with others and his perception of the world?
Analyze the symbolism of the red hunting hat that Holden wears throughout the novel. What
does it represent about his character and his struggle with identity?