Quiz Yourself On Chapters 1-5 Of Catcher In The Rye.

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1. What is the main characters name?

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The correct answer is Holden Caulfield. Holden Caulfield is the main character in the given question. The other options, Carl Luce, Ward Stradlater, and Allie Ackley, are not the main characters in the story.

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Quiz yourself on chapters 1-5 of Catcher In The Rye.

2. Why does Holden get kicked out of Pencey?

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Holden gets kicked out of Pencey because he failed 4 out of 5 classes. This implies that he did not meet the academic requirements of the school, leading to his expulsion.

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3. Who does Holden go visit?

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Holden goes to visit Old Spencer. Old Spencer is one of Holden's former teachers and he goes to visit him out of respect and to say goodbye before leaving school. This visit is mentioned in J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye" and shows Holden's connection to his past and his desire for human connection.

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4. What point of view if this book written in?

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The correct answer is "First-person" because the book is written from the perspective of a narrator who is a character within the story. This point of view allows the reader to experience the events and emotions through the eyes of the narrator, providing a more intimate and subjective narrative. The use of "I" and "me" in the storytelling indicates that the narrator is directly involved in the events and is sharing their personal thoughts and experiences.

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5. What does Holden write Stradlater's composition about?

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Holden writes Stradlater's composition about Allie's baseball mitt. This is significant because Allie's baseball mitt holds sentimental value for Holden. It reminds him of his deceased younger brother, Allie, who was intelligent and kind-hearted. Holden deeply cherishes the glove as it represents Allie's uniqueness and innocence. Writing about the mitt allows Holden to express his emotions and keep the memory of Allie alive. It also serves as a way for Holden to cope with his grief and connect with his brother on a deeper level.

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6. Who is Holden's roomate?

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Holden's roommate is Ward Stradlater. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question.

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7. What is mostly the setting of chapters 1-5?

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The setting of chapters 1-5 is mostly Holden's dorm. This is evident from the fact that the chapters primarily revolve around Holden's experiences and interactions in his dormitory. The dormitory serves as a central location where Holden spends a significant amount of time, reflecting on his thoughts and engaging in various conversations with his roommates and other characters.

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8. Why does Holden think Ackley is annoying?

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9. What is NOT one of  Holden's reactions when Stradlater tells him he is going out with Jane Gallagher?

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In the given options, "he kills Stradlater" is not one of Holden's reactions when he is informed about Stradlater going out with Jane Gallagher. This option is extreme and does not align with Holden's character or the events in the story. Holden may have various reactions such as getting excited, asking Stradlater to give her his regards, or not being able to stop thinking about Jane, but killing Stradlater is not one of them.

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10. Where is Holden at the beginning of the story?

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At the beginning of the story, Holden is on a hill. This information implies that he is in a physical location, possibly outdoors, which sets the scene for the story. The mention of the hill also suggests a sense of solitude or introspection, which could be significant in understanding Holden's mindset and the themes of the story.

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What is the main characters name?
Why does Holden get kicked out of Pencey?
Who does Holden go visit?
What point of view if this book written in?
What does Holden write Stradlater's composition about?
Who is Holden's roomate?
What is mostly the setting of chapters 1-5?
Why does Holden think Ackley is annoying?
What is NOT one of  Holden's reactions when Stradlater tells...
Where is Holden at the beginning of the story?
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