The Catcher In The Rye Novel Test! Trivia Quiz

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Have you ever read the book "The Catcher in the Rye?" "The Catcher in the Rye" is a novel by author J. D. Salinger, published in 1951. The protagonist of the story is the ultimate example of a rebellious teenager. The book deals with the teenager's disdain over society's superficiality, and it also deals with a plethora of complex issues that teenagers encounter. This great quiz will demonstrate the intentions of the novel.

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1.

What bar did Holden get drunk at?
- A.
  
  Whooton Bar
- B.
  
  Wicker Bar
- C.
  
  Pencey Bar
- D.
  
  Elkton Bar
2.

What did Holden pretend to do at the bar?
- A.
  
  Act like he was shot in the guts
- B.
  
  Act like he was an animal
- C.
  
  Act like he was in his own world
- D.
  
  Act like he was seeing Allie again
3.

Who did Holden call to ask to decorate the tree?
- A.
  
  Sally Hayes
- B.
  
  Jane Gallagher
- C.
  
  Stradlater
- D.
  
  Ackley
4.

What two girls originally sing at the bar?
- A.
  
  Jane and Tina
- B.
  
  Sally and Jane
- C.
  
  Valencia and Tina
- D.
  
  Tina and Janine
5.

Why was Holden crying?
- A.
  
  He missed Pencey Prep
- B.
  
  He wanted to go home
- C.
  
  He missed Allie
- D.
  
  He was so depressed and lonesome
6.

Where did Holden go after the bar?
- A.
  
  Home
- B.
  
  Lake
- C.
  
  Back to Pencey Prep
- D.
  
  To the hotel
7.

What did Holden drop in the park?
- A.
  
  A record
- B.
  
  His suitcase
- C.
  
  His hat
- D.
  
  A dollar
8.

Why didn't Holden go to Allie's funeral?
- A.
  
  He was nervous
- B.
  
  He was in the hospital
- C.
  
  He was away at school
- D.
  
  He was scared
9.

D.B. told Holden that Allie looked at what?
- A.
  
  Angry
- B.
  
  Peaceful
- C.
  
  Scared
- D.
  
  Sad
10.

What does Holden plan to do when he gets to his house?
- A.
  
  Wait outside
- B.
  
  Call Phoebe to open the door
- C.
  
  Go in through the back door
- D.
  
  Sneak in
11.

What excuse does Holden use to go up to his floor in the elevator?
- A.
  
  He is going home to his apartment for the weekend
- B.
  
  His parents are waiting for him
- C.
  
  Has a bad leg and needs to rest it
- D.
  
  He is so cold
12.

Why wasn't Phoebe in her room?
- A.
  
  She was out late
- B.
  
  She sleeps in D.B.'s room
- C.
  
  She went missing
- D.
  
  She was playing in the park
13.

Why does Phoebe like D.B.'s room?
- A.
  
  It's safe
- B.
  
  It's round
- C.
  
  It's small
- D.
  
  It's big
14.

What did Holden find on D.B.'s desk?
- A.
  
  A notebook and school books
- B.
  
  Cigarettes
- C.
  
  A flower
- D.
  
  Shoes
15.

What did Phoebe find out about Holden?
- A.
  
  Holden is going to Sally's for Christmas
- B.
  
  He got kicked out of school
- C.
  
  He got straight A's
- D.
  
  Holden has a girlfriend
16.

What did Phoebe put over her head when she finds what Holden did again?
- A.
  
  Blanket
- B.
  
  Hat
- C.
  
  Pillow
- D.
  
  Shirt
17.

What does Holden say Pencey Prep is full of?
- A.
  
  Phonies
- B.
  
  Jocks
- C.
  
  Preppy people
- D.
  
  Smart people
18.

What depressed Holden that the old guy said?
- A.
  
  It was the happiest days of his life
- B.
  
  It made him a better person
- C.
  
  It improved him all together
- D.
  
  It made him more intelligent
19.

Where does Mr. Antolini work now?
- A.
  
  UCLA
- B.
  
  UCONN
- C.
  
  UPENN
- D.
  
  NYU
20.

What happened to James Castle?
- A.
  
  He jumped out the window
- B.
  
  He went to college
- C.
  
  He skipped a grade
- D.
  
  He got kicked out
21.

Who did Holden call from his house?
- A.
  
  D.B.
- B.
  
  Mr Antolini
- C.
  
  Sally Hayes
- D.
  
  Jane Gallagher
22.

What did Phoebe and Holden do once the music was playing?
- A.
  
  Listen
- B.
  
  Sing
- C.
  
  Talk
- D.
  
  Dance
23.

What talent does Phoebe attempt to show Holden?
- A.
  
  How she can make her head hot
- B.
  
  Her burping talent
- C.
  
  Her fast reading talent
- D.
  
  How she can do the ABC's backwards