Catcher: Vocab & Symbolism Quiz 2

Which of the following words best describes Holden's opinion of his brother, D.B.?

• Conscientious
• Humble
• Suave
• Conceited

True or False (and why?): Choose the most appropriate answer.

Holden leaving Pencey Prep was reciprocal.

• True because Holden wasn't happy there, and he was not living up to Pencey standards

• True because Pencey made the decision and Holden had no choice but to leave

• False because Holden loved his roommates and friends and hated leaving them

• False because Holden left completely on his own. Pencey will miss his tuition money.

What does Holden enjoy most about the museum?

• The exhibits are constantly changing

• He loves learning about older people and what they have experienced

• The exhibits stay the same

• He enjoys visiting with his parents and grandparents

Which word might Holden use to describe the nuns?

• Humble

• Conceited

• Provocative

• Witty

Why does Holden donate money to the nuns? (choose all correct answers)

• He noticed their cheap suitcases

• He noticed that their breakfast consisted of only toast and coffee

• They couldn't afford to see a performance of Romeo and Juliet

• He is deeply religious

Choose the best meaning of "incognito" based on its usage in the passage: "Well, the thing is, I don't want to stay at any hotels on the East Side where I might run into some acquaintances of mine. I'm traveling incognito."

• With your identity concealed
• Authentic and genuine
• Cognitively incompetent
• Photogenic; handsome

Choose the best meaning of "unanimous" based on its usage in the passage: "Well, a bunch of us wanted old Ernie to be president of the class. I mean he was the unanimous choice. I mean he was the only boy that could really handle the job."

• Confidence in one's self
• In complete agreement
• An underdog; a longshot
• Having an abundance of choices

Which word might appropriately describe Holden's hygiene and appearance after multiple days of wandering around in New York?

• Suave
• Provocative
• Putrid
• Handsome

Which word best describes the unvarying tone of Holden's voice?

• Provocative

• Obnoxious

• Monotonous

• Conceited

Which word best describes Holden's use of profane language?

• Provocative

• Suave

• Monotonous

• Humble