Chapter 8 Quiz — The Catcher in the Rye

What false name does Holden give Mrs. Morrow on the train?

• Ernest Morrow
• Rudolf Schmidt
• James Castle
• Robert Ackley

Who is Rudolf Schmidt in reality?

• A student Holden admires
• Holden's roommate
• The janitor in Holden's dormitory
• A teacher at Pencey Prep

How does Mrs. Morrow figure out that Holden attends Pencey Prep?

• He tells her directly
• She recognizes his school uniform
• She sees the Pencey Prep sticker on his suitcase
• She asks the train conductor

What is Holden's real opinion of Ernest Morrow?

• He admires Ernest's athletic ability
• He considers Ernest one of the biggest jerks at Pencey
• He thinks Ernest is quiet and studious
• He has never actually met Ernest

What lie does Holden tell Mrs. Morrow about Ernest's social standing?

• Ernest is the star of the football team
• Ernest has been named valedictorian
• Ernest was nominated for class president but was too modest to accept
• Ernest is the editor of the school newspaper

Why does Holden tell Mrs. Morrow he is leaving school early?

• He says he was expelled for poor grades
• He says he has a family emergency
• He says he needs an operation to remove a brain tumor
• He says the school closed early for the holidays

How does Holden describe his own tendency to lie?

• He says he only lies when absolutely necessary
• He says he is a compulsive liar who can barely stop once he starts
• He claims he never lies to adults
• He says lying makes him physically ill

What does Holden offer Mrs. Morrow near the end of their conversation?

• A ride from the train station
• A cigarette
• His phone number
• A copy of a book he is reading

Which of the following events actually happen in Chapter 8?

Which of these statements about Holden's behavior on the train are true?

What does 'compulsive' mean in the context of Holden describing himself as a 'compulsive liar'?

• Thoughtful and deliberate
• Driven by an irresistible urge that is hard to control
• Occasional and harmless
• Done only under pressure from others

What is 'dramatic irony' as it applies to Chapter 8?

• A character making an exaggerated statement for effect
• A situation where the audience knows something a character does not
• A dramatic scene involving a sudden plot twist
• A character speaking in an overly theatrical manner

What does 'hypocrisy' mean in the context of Holden's behavior?

• Acting in a bold and courageous manner
• Being overly critical of minor faults
• Claiming moral standards that contradict one's own behavior
• Expressing sadness about past events