Promote student accountability and measure general reading comprehension of J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye. Featuring 112 questions spanning the entire novel, this bundle quickly and conveniently provides formative data on student knowledge and reading habits. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Answer keys are included. Questions pertain to the following key details: Point of view The tone of Holden’s voice Where Holden is at the start of the story Holden’s family Reason for Holden’s dismissal from Pencey Prep Holden’s irresponsible behaviors and actions Visiting Mr. Spencer “Life is a game” Mr. Spencer’s advice to Holden Holden’s awful paper on ancient Egyptians Holden’s lack of willingness to confront his own actions A prominent article of clothing A character description of Ackley Inference skills (Holden’s judgment of Ackley) A character description of Stradlater An agreement Holden strikes with Stradlater Jane Gallagher Holden’s obsession with and hatred toward phonies A trip to the movies Application of situational irony (irony of result) Ackley’s inclusion The intended subject matter of Stradlater’s composition assignment Holden’s decision to deviate from the assignment’s expectations Character description of Allie Holden’s response to Allie’s death Stradlater’s reaction to Holden’s writing Holden’s attempt to irritate Stradlater Stradlater’s date with Jane A physical altercation Holden’s difficulties in falling asleep A late-night conversation with Ackley Holden’s decision to leave for New York abruptly Holden’s decision to delay returning to his parents’ apartment Holden’s train ride encounter with Ms. Morrow and the ensuing conversation Holden’s hypocrisy Holden’s loneliness Holden’s attempt to set himself up on a date Holden’s judgment of many other hotel patrons Phoebe (her humor, creativity, and biggest imperfection according to Holden) The Lavender Room Holden’s actions in the Lavender Room (ordering drinks, flirting, etc.) The history of Holden and Jane’s friendship Textual evidence that supports how Holden felt closest to Jane (baseball glove) Jane’s alcoholic father “All you knew is you were happy” Horwitz Ernie’s nightclub The significance of these chapters in terms of our understanding of Holden’s character (his loneliness and search for companionship) Holden’s imagination Holden’s confession (fearfulness) An offer from the elevator operator The cost of the offer Holden’s perceptions on what women want Holden’s attempt to avoid intimacy with Sunny A violent altercation Holden’s guilt over an incident involving Allie Holden’s thoughts on organized religion A date with Sally Holden’s mother and her health Holden’s feelings toward his mother Holden’s thoughts on money and its effect on people Holden’s thoughts as he sees the nuns A gift for Phoebe (“Little Shirley Beans”) A phone call to Jane Holden’s search for his sister An encounter with a girl who claims to know Holden’s sister Holden’s thoughts about time as he visits the museum Holden’s date with Sally Sally’s flirtatiousness Holden’s emotional instability and its influence on his treatment of Sally A plan to meet with Carl Luce for drinks An observation that calls to mind Allie Holden’s thoughts about joining the military Holden’s characterization of Carl Luce Holden’s line of questioning (lack of maturity) Holden’s decision to get drunk A drunken phone call to Sally Dropping and breaking the record Holden’s thoughts about death and his own funeral A decision to return home Holden’s observation about sleeping children How Holden was able to gain easy access to his parents’ apartment Holden’s perusal of Phoebe’s school books and personal notes Phoebe’s middle name Phoebe’s concern that Dad will want to kill Holden for being expelled How Phoebe demonstrates her frustrations toward Holden Phoebe’s accusation that Holden hates everything Holden’s interpretation of a misheard song lyric The James Castle incident What Holden loaned James Holden’s desire to call Mr. Antolini Mr. Antolini’s luxurious apartment Mr. Antolini’s drunkenness Holden’s explanation as to why he disliked Pencey Prep That Mr. Antolini is compared to D.B. Holden’s interest in side stories or digressions Mr. Antolini’s fear that Holden is destined for “a terrible fall” The root of Holden’s dissatisfaction in life, according to Mr. Antolini The significance of an education for Holden, according to Mr. Antolini How Mr. Antolini awakens Holden Holden’s visceral reaction to the manner in which he was awakened Holden’s second guessing of Mr. Antolini’s motivations Holden’s concern for his own safety as he crosses streets Holden’s desire to re-connect with Phoebe at the Museum of Art Holden’s desire to move out west and avoid human interaction What upsets Holden at the school Holden’s impending physical collapse The return of the red hunting hat A trip to the zoo Holden’s emotional state as he watches Phoebe on the carousel Holden’s decision to return home

Hold students accountable for reading Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird with this bundle of comprehension-based quizzes . Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By completing these assessments, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of the novel: Point of view Setting Jem’s injury The kids’ mother and father Calpurnia’s job Dill Boo Radley’s background The dare Walter Cunningham’s philosophy The effects of the Great Depression on Maycomb’s citizens Scout’s fight The teacher’s reaction to an alarming situation Perception of the Ewells Discoveries in the knothole Jem’s fear for Scout’s life The irony of the discovery of money Dill’s claim of a peculiar talents The rolling tire incident The game the kids play Dill and Scout’s relationship The evolving relationship between Scout and Miss Maudie Theories pertaining to the mystery of Boo Radley Miss Maudie’s impressions of Boo Delivering a note to Boo A contest between Jem and Dill The kids’ decision to sneak to the Radley residence Mr. Radley scaring the kids off How and why Jem lost his pants Dill’s excuse for Jem’s lost pants The lie Jem tells to Atticus What motivates Jem to leave home in the middle of the night Jem’s alarming discovery Items in the knothole Mr. Radley’s heartbreaking attempt to break Boo’s connection to the outside world Miss Maudie’s peculiar reaction to the house fire The blanket wrapped around Scout Scout’s reaction upon a disturbing discovery Beating up Cecil Jacobs Christmas gifts Scout’s punishment Atticus discussing the trial with Uncle Jack The Tim Johnson incident Why the kids dislike Mrs. Dubose Mrs. Dubose’s condition Jem’s misbehavior and subsequent punishment The true purpose behind Jem’s punishment “The bravest person I ever knew” A gift left for Jem Jem’s misunderstanding of Mrs. Dubose’s intent Jem’s moodiness Disappointing news to begin summer The reason for Atticus’s two-week absence The incident involving Eunice Ann Simpson Lula’s treatment of the children The general reaction of the parishioners toward the children Calpurnia’s separate identities Why Alexandra decides to stay with the family Alexandra’s philosophy on what makes “fine” people Aunt Alexandra’s feelings toward Calpurnia The discovery under Scout’s bed Breaking “the code of childhood” Dill’s epiphany regarding Boo Radley’s isolation Jem breaking up the meeting Atticus and Mr. Underwood outside of the jailhouse Jem’s concern for his father The lynch mob How the lynch mob came to disperse Dolphus Raymond as a social outcast The “sad” life of Dolphus Raymond’s children Who arranges for the children to have seats at the trial Judge Taylor’s peculiarity The prosecution’s first witness The significance of Mayella’s injured eye Bob Ewell’s testimony Dramatic irony The significance of Bob Ewell writing his name Mayella’s insubordination Tom Robinson’s injury Tom’s previous run-in with the law Why Tom had to serve 30 days Mayella’s plan to ensure her siblings were not present Scout’s epiphany regarding Mayella’s loneliness Link Deas’s support of Tom Bob Ewell’s comments according to Tom’s testimony Why Tom frequently helped Mayella Mr. Gilmer’s treatment of Tom The major revelation regarding Dolphus Raymond’s condition Atticus’s summation Atticus’s peculiar behavior that surprises the kids Interruption of the court proceedings Jem’s misunderstanding racial prejudice and the justice system The jury’s deliberation The verdict The African American community’s appreciation of Atticus Altercation between Bob and Atticus Alexandra’s strictness Jem’s opinion on Boo’s isolation The missionary circle Mrs. Merriweather’s critical comments Mrs. Merriweather’s hypocrisy Tom’s death The bitter editorial Bob Ewell’s antagonistic behaviors Miss Gates’s hypocrisy Jem’s reaction to the trial’s outcome Strange incidents in Maycomb Atticus’s opinion on Bob Ewell’s malicious behaviors Miss Tutti and Miss Frutti The pageant and how it was ruined Jem’s concerns on the way home The attack Heck Tate’s discovery at the crime scene Jem’s method of arriving home Who saved the kids from Bob’s assault Atticus’s misunderstanding of the story Heck Tate’s version of the story The fairness of hiding the truth Scout’s awareness of why hiding the truth is acceptable Scout’s sadness upon recalling items in the knothole Scout and Atticus’s activity as the novel ends Atticus’s last lesson he teaches Scout before the novel ends