Name: _______________________________

Date: ________________________
Group: ____________
Final Test: The Catcher in the Rye, 25% C2.
DIRECTIONS:
Answer the following questions on a loose leaf. This is an open book
test. You may also use a dictionary to help you with your spelling. You
will be evaluated on the quantity and quality of your work. I will also be
evaluating your spelling, punctuation and grammar (mechanics),
organization and flow (think of this test as an informal essay
assignment). You will be evaluated for competency 2 (25%)
Weve discussed a number of themes, symbols and characters
throughout the novel. Answer the 5 following questions to the best of
your ability. You will NOT receive full marks if your explanation and
analysis is too vague or too general and lacks proper examples. I
WANT A SOPHISTICATED, THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND CRITICAL
EXPLANATION.
1. How does the title of the book (The Catcher in the Rye) reflect on one or more themes
in the novel? Make sure you clearly identify the theme you have chosen to discuss as part
of your answer. Provide examples from the novel and explain how they relate to the
chosen theme.
2. At the end of the novel, Holden watches Phoebe ride the carousel over and over again
and eventually she reaches out for the gold ring.What does the carousel represent? How
has Holdens character developed by the end of the story?
3. What is the significance of the Natural History Museum? What does the Museum tell
you about Holdens character?
4. Throughout the book, Holden asks several times where the ducks go in the wintertime
when the water freezes. Explain how Salinger develops this object as a symbol
throughout the story and provide examples from the novel, which support your answer.
5. Holdens last line of the play holds a strong meaning. Explain the significance of his
last words: Dont ever tell anybody anything. If you do you start missing everybody.
(P.214)

Name: _______________________________
Date: ________________________
Group: ____________
Final Test: The Catcher in the Rye, 25% C2.
Answer the following questions on a loose leaf. This is an open book
test. You may also use a dictionary to help you with your spelling. You
will be evaluated on the quantity and quality of your work. I will also be
evaluating your spelling, punctuation and grammar (mechanics),
organization and flow (think of this test as an informal essay
assignment). You will be evaluated for competency 2 (25%)
Weve discussed a number of themes, symbols and characters
throughout the novel. Answer the 5 following questions to the best of
your ability. You will NOT receive full marks if your explanation and
analysis is too vague or too general and lacks proper examples. I
WANT A SOPHISTICATED, THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND CRITICAL
EXPLANATION.
1. As readers of the novel we can distinguish how Holden longs for
intimacy with other human beings. Discuss the different types of
relationships Holden attempts to have and discuss whether or not he
connects with anyone.
2. At the beginning of the novel, Holden writes Stradlater a composition about his
brothers baseball mitt. Why do you think Holden chose to write about his brothers
baseball mitt and did not choose to write a simple descriptive composition? Explain your
answer.
3. How does the title of the book (The Catcher in the Rye) reflect on one or more themes
in the novel? Make sure you clearly identify the theme you have chosen to discuss as part
of your answer. Provide examples from the novel and explain how they relate to the
chosen theme.
4. At the end of the novel, Holden watches Phoebe ride the carousel over and over again
and eventually she reaches out for the gold ring.What does the carousel represent? How
has Holdens character developed by the end of the story?

5. What is the significance of the Natural History Museum? What does the Museum tell
you about Holdens character?