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Catcher In The Rye Chapter 12 Quiz

What does Holden think of Ernie’s playing?

It’s confusing and loud

It’s skillful but phony

It’s amazing and sincere

It’s dull and lifeless

None

What point does Horwitz make about the fish?

They freeze and die

They go into the sewers

They migrate south

They stay where they are in winter

None

What tone best describes Chapter 12?

Romantic and lighthearted

Cynical and lonely

Hopeful and relaxed

Joyful and free

None

What do the ducks symbolize for Holden?

His hatred of school

His love for New York

His obsession with animals

His fear of change

None

How does Holden describe Lillian Simmons?

Phony and annoying

Kind and sweet

Smart and mature

Funny and charming

None

Why does Holden refuse Lillian’s invitation?

He’s tired

He’s out of money

He doesn’t like her friends

He doesn’t want to be phony

None

How does Holden get to Ernie’s?

He takes a cab

He hitchhikes

He rides the subway

He walks

None

What theme is strongly reflected in Chapter 12?

Family and unity

Isolation and alienation

Success and ambition

Love and forgiveness

None

Who is Ernie?

A famous actor

A comedian

A bartender

A talented piano player

None

Where does Holden go at the beginning of Chapter 12?

Ernie’s nightclub

The Biltmore Hotel

The Wicker Bar

The Lavender Room

None

What type of club is Ernie’s?

A jazz nightclub

A restaurant

A dance hall

A movie theater

None

How does Horwitz respond to Holden’s question about the ducks?

He changes the subject

He ignores the question

He gets angry and defensive

He laughs and answers kindly

None

What is the cab driver’s name?

Horwitz

Carl Luce

Maurice

Edmont

None

What topic does Holden discuss with the cab driver?

Movies

The ducks in Central Park

Baseball

School

None

How does Holden describe the nightclub atmosphere?

Quiet and peaceful

Crowded and artificial

Elegant and classy

Dark and empty

None

What recurring motif appears again in this chapter?

Money

Education

Religion

Phoniness

None

What emotion does Holden feel after leaving Ernie’s?

Joy

Relief

Loneliness

Anger

None

Why does Holden call Ernie a phony?

He shows off while playing

He’s too shy

He ignores the audience

He plays too quietly

None

What does Holden notice about the people at Ernie’s?

They are kind and warm

They act phony and superficial

They are poor and tired

They are serious and polite

None

What kind of people bother Holden the most at Ernie’s?

The waiters

The soldiers

The musicians

Those pretending to enjoy themselves

None

Who is Lillian with at the club?

A teacher

Her sister

A Navy officer

A musician

None

Who does Holden unexpectedly see at Ernie’s?

Lillian Simmons

Jane Gallagher

Sally Hayes

Phoebe Caulfield

None

What does Lillian ask Holden to do?

Leave the club

Join her at her table

Buy her a drink

Call D.B.

None

What literary device is used in Holden’s duck question?

Irony

Foreshadowing

Symbolism

Metaphor

None

What animal does Horwitz mention instead of ducks?

Dogs

Cats

Birds

Fish

None

What does Holden claim as an excuse to leave?

He’s sick

He has to meet someone

He needs to call Phoebe

He’s late for school

None

Who is Lillian Simmons?

A bartender

Holden’s old classmate

A singer at the club

One of D.B.’s former girlfriends

None

Where does Holden sit at Ernie’s?

Alone at a small table

At the bar

With a group of students

Near the piano

None

How does Chapter 22 develop Holden’s character?

It proves his selfishness

It shows his intelligence

It ends his confusion

It exposes his true emotional vulnerability

None

What emotion best describes Horwitz’s attitude toward Holden?

Friendly

Indifferent

Amused

Irritated

None

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