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Quiz about Holden Caulfield The Man The Myth The Legend

Holden Caulfield: The Man, The Myth, The Legend Quiz

Holden Caulfield, the protagonist in J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" has many sides to him. Let's see how well you know everyone's favorite rebel.

A multiple-choice quiz by Teensleuth. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Teensleuth

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
338,282

Updated
Jun 04 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
371

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When the book opens, where is Holden telling the story from? Hint

A new school

The Central Park Pond

D.B. Caulfield's apartment

A mental hospital

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these is not a sibling of Holden? Hint

Maurice

D.B.

Phoebe

Allie

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Question 3 of 10

3. Why was Holden kicked out of Pencey Prep? Hint

He was caught doing drugs

He was failing several classes

He was dating the headmaster's daughter

He got into a physical fight with Mr. Spencer

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does Holden call people he thinks are fake? Hint

Fakies

Phonies

Weirdos

Strangers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who does Holden date within the novel? Hint

Sally Hayes

Sunny

Jane Gallagher

Phoebe

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Question 6 of 10

6. What piece of clothing is Holden seen wearing often throughout the novel? Hint

A green trench coat

A pair of blue trousers

Orange canvas sneakers

A red hunting cap

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of Holden's roommate at Pencey Prep? Hint

Ackley

Brossard

Luce

Stradlater

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Question 8 of 10

8. About what animals does Holden wonder, at several different times during his adventures, where they go for the winter ? Hint

The mice

The fish

The ducks

The deer

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was Holden's English teacher at Elkton Hills School? Hint

Mr. Spencer

Mr. Morrow

Mr. Schmidt

Mr. Antolini

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Question 10 of 10

10. What gift does Holden buy Phoebe while wandering the streets of New York City? Hint

A stuffed bear

A red hunting cap

A fencing foil

The "Little Shirley Bean" album

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When the book opens, where is Holden telling the story from?

Answer: A mental hospital

Holden is speaking to the reader while he is in a mental hospital. D.B. visits Holden on weekends, and he should be released soon. It is never revealed why he was brought there.

2. Which of these is not a sibling of Holden?

Answer: Maurice

Maurice is the elevator operator at the hotel where Holden is staying.
Phoebe is Holden's little sister who is still attending grade school near home.
D.B. is Holden's older brother who works as a writer in Hollywood.
Allie is Holden's younger brother who died of cancer.

3. Why was Holden kicked out of Pencey Prep?

Answer: He was failing several classes

Holden Decided not to apply himself in any class. Even in history with "Old Spencer", Holden failed to try.

4. What does Holden call people he thinks are fake?

Answer: Phonies

Holden calls anyone who is not like him a phony. This has led some readers to take the message incorrectly. For example, in 1980, Mark David Chapman assassinated John Lennon. He believed Lennon was a phony, following Holden Caulfield's ideals in mind.

5. Who does Holden date within the novel?

Answer: Sally Hayes

Sally Hayes is Holden's girlfriend throughout the novel. He goes on a couple of dates with her, including to the theater and Lincoln Center.

6. What piece of clothing is Holden seen wearing often throughout the novel?

Answer: A red hunting cap

The red hunting cap is Holden's safe haven. He wears it when he is alone, or when he wants to feel different.

7. What is the name of Holden's roommate at Pencey Prep?

Answer: Stradlater

Holden rooms with the obnoxious Stradlater. Stradlater takes advantage of Holden by having him write his essay. Eventually, Holden and he get into a fight.

8. About what animals does Holden wonder, at several different times during his adventures, where they go for the winter ?

Answer: The ducks

Holden wonders where the ducks from the pond in Central Park go during the winter.

9. Who was Holden's English teacher at Elkton Hills School?

Answer: Mr. Antolini

Holden visits Mr. Antolini while looking for a place to live. Holden leaves when Mr. Antolini strokes Holden's hair.

10. What gift does Holden buy Phoebe while wandering the streets of New York City?

Answer: The "Little Shirley Bean" album

Holden searches the city for the record and eventually finds it. By an unfortunate stroke of luck, the record shatters while he is walking around.

Source: Author Teensleuth

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