The Catcher In The Rye Quiz: Chapter 3 And 4

1. To start chapter three, Holden announces he is a terrific what?

Liar

Writer

Roommate

Friend

Brother

In chapter three, Holden announces that he is a terrific liar. This suggests that he is not always truthful and may have a tendency to deceive others. This characterization of Holden as a liar sets the tone for his unreliable narration throughout the novel and highlights his struggle with authenticity and honesty.

Explanation

In chapter three, Holden announces that he is a terrific liar. This suggests that he is not always truthful and may have a tendency to deceive others. This characterization of Holden as a liar sets the tone for his unreliable narration throughout the novel and highlights his struggle with authenticity and honesty.

2. Why did no one win the fencing tournament?

It was a tie.

The football game replaced it.

Holden lost the equipment.

There is no fencing team.

Fencing doesn't keep score, ya moron.

Holden lost the equipment, which suggests that without the necessary equipment, the fencing tournament could not take place. This implies that no one could win the tournament because it was not possible to hold the competition without the required equipment.

Explanation

Holden lost the equipment, which suggests that without the necessary equipment, the fencing tournament could not take place. This implies that no one could win the tournament because it was not possible to hold the competition without the required equipment.

3. What is Holden's roommate's name?

Ossenburger

Ackley

Stradlater

Gallagher

Dineson

The correct answer is Stradlater. This can be inferred from the question which asks for Holden's roommate's name. Among the given options, Stradlater is the only name that fits the criteria.

Explanation

The correct answer is Stradlater. This can be inferred from the question which asks for Holden's roommate's name. Among the given options, Stradlater is the only name that fits the criteria.

4. What does a student do during Ossenburger's speech?

He faints

He storms out

He falls asleep

He farts

He yells in protest

During Ossenburger's speech, the student farts. This suggests that the student is engaging in disruptive behavior, possibly as a form of protest or to create a humorous distraction.

Explanation

During Ossenburger's speech, the student farts. This suggests that the student is engaging in disruptive behavior, possibly as a form of protest or to create a humorous distraction.

5. What message does Holden want to pass onto Jane?

Sleep tight, ya moron.

Do you keep all your kings in the back row?

Didja get thick creepy legs like ya thought?

How's your creepy dad?

Holden wants to pass on the message to Jane about her tendency to play it safe and keep her options open by keeping all her kings in the back row. This implies that Holden wants Jane to take more risks and be more assertive in her decisions.

Explanation

Holden wants to pass on the message to Jane about her tendency to play it safe and keep her options open by keeping all her kings in the back row. This implies that Holden wants Jane to take more risks and be more assertive in her decisions.

6. What does Ackley interrupt Holden doing?

Writing

Shaving

Tap dancing

Reading

Fencing

Ackley interrupts Holden while he is reading.

Explanation

Ackley interrupts Holden while he is reading.

7. Who does Holden like better?

Ackley

Stradlater

Holden likes Stradlater better than Ackley.

Explanation

Holden likes Stradlater better than Ackley.

8. Which of the following belongings does Stradlater not borrow from Holden?

A yellow tie

A coat

Vitalis

Writing skill

Stradlater does not borrow a yellow tie from Holden. This can be inferred from the given options. The other options, such as a coat and Vitalis, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be determined if Stradlater borrows them or not. The option "writing skill" is not a belonging that can be borrowed, making it an irrelevant option. Therefore, the correct answer is a yellow tie.

Explanation

Stradlater does not borrow a yellow tie from Holden. This can be inferred from the given options. The other options, such as a coat and Vitalis, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be determined if Stradlater borrows them or not. The option "writing skill" is not a belonging that can be borrowed, making it an irrelevant option. Therefore, the correct answer is a yellow tie.