The Catcher in the Rye – J. D. Salinger – Worksheet 1.What do Holden’s observations about Mr Spencer tell us about his character? Does he view Mr Spencer positively or negatively or both and why?

2.From his explanation about leaving Elkton Hills (his last school), and throughout the chapter in general, what do you learn about what Holden likes and dislikes about school and education?

3.What style of writing does the author use? Why do you think he does this and what does it tell us about Holden?

4.What things do you as a reader like and dislike about Holden’s character?

Which of the following quotations reveal an omniscient point-of-view? a. "then the king got his spear in both his hands and ran toward sir mordred, crying, 'traitor, now has thy death-day come! '" b. "and the king thought that under him, far from him, was hideous deep black water; therein were all manner of serpents and worms and wild beasts, foul and horrible." c. "but when the hosts on both sides saw that sword drawn, they blew trumpets and horns and shouted grimly, and the two hosts rushed toward each other." d."then they agreed that king arthur and sir mordred should meet between their two hosts, and that each of them should bring fourteen persons with him."

Question 9 (5 points) dother, the evil, hated everything. dian, the violent, was a walking nightmare, leaving a bevy of victims wherever he traveled. what does the underlined word mean in the above quote from the legend of carman? a)a small number b)very few c)a minuscule amount d)a large number

Which type of pronoun clearly shows what is being referred to a specific person place or thing