The catcher in the rye chapter 12

What are some of the lies Holden tells Mrs. Morrow? SELECT ALL that apply:

• His name is Rudolf Schmidt

• Her son, Ernest is one of the most popular boys at Pencey

• That he grew up in the Bronx

• That he has a small tumor and needs an operation

• That he is the top of his class

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A peaceful person who believes in anti-war could be described as a

• socialist

• communist

• militarist

• pacifist

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How did Mr. Antolini feel about D.B. going to Hollywood?

• he's excited for him and the money he will make

• he thinks he will do well with writing scripts for a living

• he thinks it's ridiculous

• he's opposed to it, as D.B. writes too well

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When Holden is freezing on a bench what does he imagine?

• Holden imagines that Allie is sitting next to him.
• He imagines that Pencey decides to accept him back.
• He imagines he freezes to death and he thinks of his funeral.

It is obvious to Holden that Mr. Antolini has been drinking.

• True

• False

perturbed means :

• shallow

• rattled

• awkward

• hideous

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At this point in the novel, Holden’s family is aware that he has flunked out of Pencey Prep.

• True

• False

According to Holden who is the "dumb one in the family"?

• Holden

• Phoebe

• D.B.

• Allie

Holden calls Mr. Spencer’s actions a “dirty trick” because Holden does not like anyone displaying his mistakes.

• True

• False

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Where are Holden's parents?

• They are at a party in Connecticut.
• They are asleep in bed.
• They are upstairs at a party.