McqMate
These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Master of Arts in English (MA English) , English (CBCS) .
Chapters
| 51. |
Why is Holden back early from the fencing match? |
| A. | The team lost, so they did not need to stay any longer. |
| B. | He left the equipment on the subway. |
| C. | He got lost and gave up. |
| D. | He quit the team. |
| Answer» B. He left the equipment on the subway. | |
| 52. |
Who is Mr. Spencer? |
| A. | An elderly man Holden helps take care of. |
| B. | The dean of students at Pencey Prep. |
| C. | Holden's grandfather. |
| D. | Holden's hinovel teacher. |
| Answer» D. Holden's hinovel teacher. | |
| 53. |
What two reasons does Holden give for not talking about his early childhood? |
| A. | The two reasons Holden gives for not talking about his early childhood are that kind of thingbores him, and that his parents would be upset if he shared anything personal about them. |
| B. | That he felt neglected, and hated his parents. |
| C. | That he hated school, and doesn’t like to bring back memories of his school days. |
| D. | That he had no childhood memories, and had no real friends. |
| Answer» A. The two reasons Holden gives for not talking about his early childhood are that kind of thingbores him, and that his parents would be upset if he shared anything personal about them. | |
| 54. |
What item of clothing did Holden buy during the team’s trip to New York? |
| A. | A hound’s-tooth jacket |
| B. | A red hunting hat |
| C. | A brown derby |
| D. | A pink leisure suit |
| Answer» B. A red hunting hat | |
| 55. |
What happened to James Castle when the boys tormented him? |
| A. | He took back the thing he said about the conceited boy. |
| B. | He fell into a coma and had to be hospitalized. |
| C. | He climbed out the window and down a tree. |
| D. | He jumped out of the window, and died. |
| Answer» D. He jumped out of the window, and died. | |
| 56. |
After Holden checks into his room at the Edmont Hotel, what does he see out of his window? |
| A. | A parade |
| B. | A flock of ducks flying away from the Central Park lagoon |
| C. | A variety of bizarre sex acts going on in other rooms of the hotel |
| D. | Jane and Stradlater |
| Answer» C. A variety of bizarre sex acts going on in other rooms of the hotel | |
| 57. |
Why does Holden refer to D.B.'s writing in Hollywood as prostitution? |
| A. | because he feels that D.B. sold himself out for money. |
| B. | Because D.B writes about the promiscuous life of Hollywood. |
| C. | Because |
| D. | B doesn’t care much about the subject of what he writes. |
| Answer» A. because he feels that D.B. sold himself out for money. | |
| 58. |
What characterizes "a phony," according to Holden? |
| A. | Superficiality, pretention, hypocrisy |
| B. | Joking, playing pranks |
| C. | going on dates |
| D. | Intelligence and cynicism |
| Answer» A. Superficiality, pretention, hypocrisy | |
| 59. |
The elevator operator at the Edmont offers to get Holden |
| A. | Drugs |
| B. | Complimentary breakfast |
| C. | Movie tickets |
| D. | Prostitute |
| Answer» D. Prostitute | |
| 60. |
Holden claims he can’t sleep with Sunny because |
| A. | He’s a virgin. |
| B. | He loves her too much. |
| C. | He’s mourning the death of his mother. |
| D. | He’s just had an operation on his “clavichord.” |
| Answer» D. He’s just had an operation on his “clavichord.” | |
| 61. |
The dominating theme of The Catcher in the Rye is |
| A. | The protection of innocence, especially of children. |
| B. | The protection of school children from the adult world. |
| C. | About children and their future. |
| D. | About saving innocent children from the harassment. |
| Answer» A. The protection of innocence, especially of children. | |
| 62. |
According to Holden, what is “the best thing” about the Museum of Natural History is |
| A. | “That no goddam phonies ever went there” |
| B. | “That this one crazy Indian always reminds [him] of Allie” |
| C. | “That the birds look exactly like the ducks in the lagoon” |
| D. | “That everything stayed right where they are.” |
| Answer» D. “That everything stayed right where they are.” | |
| 63. |
Why does the prostitute return with Maurice the doorman? |
| A. | Maurice insists that Holden owes more money. |
| B. | Holden invited them to join him for a drink. |
| C. | The girl left her dress in Holden's room but is scared to go back to get it alone. |
| D. | The prostitute says Holden raped her and she wants Maurice to beat him up. |
| Answer» D. The prostitute says Holden raped her and she wants Maurice to beat him up. | |
| 64. |
Although Phoebe’s real middle name is “Josephine,” she signs her name as |
| A. | Phoebe Benedict Arnold Caulfield |
| B. | Phoebe “Mad Dog” Caulfield |
| C. | Phoebe Allie Caufield |
| D. | Phoebe Alexandra Caufield |
| Answer» C. Phoebe Allie Caufield | |
| 65. |
At breakfast, Holden is surprised that the nun |
| A. | Eats fatty foods |
| B. | Likes Romeo and Juliet |
| C. | Shows no remorse over stealing the collection money |
| D. | Spits water on her partner’s face. |
| Answer» B. Likes Romeo and Juliet | |
| 66. |
What does the lyric, "if a body catch a body coming through the rye" that Holden misquotes make him imagine? |
| A. | Walking in the street just along the curb while cars race by, honking |
| B. | Standing at the edge of a cliff and catching children who come too close. |
| C. | Being a little kid playing in the Rye |
| D. | Running off to become a farmer in Maine or Vermont. |
| Answer» B. Standing at the edge of a cliff and catching children who come too close. | |
| 67. |
According to Holden Caulfied, what characterizes “a phony”? |
| A. | pretending to be a good student and going to college |
| B. | intelligence and cynicism |
| C. | superficiality, pretension, hypocrisy |
| D. | joking and playing pranks |
| Answer» C. superficiality, pretension, hypocrisy | |
| 68. |
How old is Holden Caulfield? |
| A. | 21 |
| B. | 19 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 17 |
| Answer» D. 17 | |
| 69. |
What does Holden Caulfield’s obsessive search for company reveal? |
| A. | his deep loneliness |
| B. | his social nature |
| C. | his love for life |
| D. | his insomnia |
| Answer» A. his deep loneliness | |
| 70. |
What does Phoebe help the reader understand about Holden? |
| A. | Holden is mean to her |
| B. | He constantly makes false promises |
| C. | He is deeply sad and had difficulty maturing |
| D. | He is not really messed up |
| Answer» C. He is deeply sad and had difficulty maturing | |
| 71. |
According to Holden Caulfield, who is the “queen of all phonies”? |
| A. | Sally Hayes |
| B. | Allie |
| C. | Jane |
| D. | Winnie Newton |
| Answer» A. Sally Hayes | |
| 72. |
According to Holden, he knew he was happy when he was |
| A. | Writing essays for Mr. Spencer |
| B. | Holding hands with Jane |
| C. | Fooling “phonies” with elaborate lies |
| D. | Conversing with Mr.Antolini |
| Answer» B. Holding hands with Jane | |
| 73. |
The judge found Tom Robinson: |
| A. | Innocent |
| B. | Guilty |
| C. | undecided |
| D. | dirty |
| Answer» B. Guilty | |
| 74. |
Who tells Jem that it is a sin to kill mockingbirds? |
| A. | Calpurnia |
| B. | Heck Tate |
| C. | Atticus |
| D. | Dill |
| Answer» C. Atticus | |
| 75. |
MayellaEwell is actually beaten by: |
| A. | Tom Robinson |
| B. | Bob Ewell |
| C. | Boo Radley |
| D. | Frank Sawyer |
| Answer» B. Bob Ewell | |
| 76. |
Jem and Scout are taken to the black community church by: |
| A. | Miss maudie |
| B. | Reverend Sykes |
| C. | Calpurnia |
| D. | Aunt Alexandria |
| Answer» C. Calpurnia | |
| 77. |
Jem’s pants are mended by: |
| A. | Boo Radley |
| B. | Dill |
| C. | Bob Ewell |
| D. | Atticus |
| Answer» A. Boo Radley | |
| 78. |
Where does Boo leave gifts for Scout and Jem? |
| A. | In a trunk by the shop |
| B. | in a hole in the oak tree |
| C. | in the dried waterhole |
| D. | the porch |
| Answer» B. in a hole in the oak tree | |
| 79. |
Who causes the lynch mob to disperse? |
| A. | Mr. Underwood |
| B. | Scout |
| C. | Atticus |
| D. | Bob Ewell |
| Answer» B. Scout | |
| 80. |
What is Scout’s real name? |
| A. | Jean Louise Finch |
| B. | Louise Marie Finch |
| C. | Louise Scout Finch |
| D. | Lee Mae Finch |
| Answer» A. Jean Louise Finch | |
| 81. |
Whose house burns down in To Kill A Mockingbird? |
| A. | Aunt Alexamdra’s |
| B. | Atticus’s |
| C. | Mr. Underwood’s |
| D. | Miss Maudie’s |
| Answer» D. Miss Maudie’s | |
| 82. |
Who insists that Bob Ewell’s death is an accident? |
| A. | Heck Tate |
| B. | Allicus |
| C. | Scout |
| D. | Boo Radley |
| Answer» A. Heck Tate | |
| 83. |
Who is the president of the United States at the time that the events in To Kill A Mockingbird occur? |
| A. | Theodore Roosevelt |
| B. | Harry Truman |
| C. | Franklin |
| D. | Roosevelt |
| Answer» C. Franklin | |
| 84. |
Who beats up Mayella Ewell? |
| A. | Bob Ewell |
| B. | Boo Radley |
| C. | Tom Robinson |
| D. | Heck Tate |
| Answer» A. Bob Ewell | |
| 85. |
The neighbour of Scout and Jem sets herself outside of Maycomb’s conventionality is: |
| A. | Calpurnia |
| B. | Miss Maudie |
| C. | Helen Robinson |
| D. | Reverend Skyes |
| Answer» B. Miss Maudie | |
| 86. |
Atticus tries to defend Tom Robinson from the allegations of |
| A. | Mayella Ewing |
| B. | Bob and MayellaEwell |
| C. | Mr. Cunningham |
| D. | Miss Caroline |
| Answer» B. Bob and MayellaEwell | |
| 87. |
The town, Maycomb is comprised of three communities: |
| A. | The white folk, the black community, and the ‘white trash’ |
| B. | The black community, the rich, and the privileged |
| C. | The White people, the black people, and the laborers |
| D. | The rich, the poor, the country farmers |
| Answer» A. The white folk, the black community, and the ‘white trash’ | |
| 88. |
The most important theme of To Kill a Mockingbird is the book’s exploration of |
| A. | The moral nature of human beings |
| B. | The evil nature of Human beings |
| C. | Children’s education |
| D. | The coming of age of Scout and Jem |
| Answer» A. The moral nature of human beings | |
| 89. |
The moral voice of To Kill a Mockingbird is embodied by |
| A. | Atticus Finch |
| B. | Tom Robinson |
| C. | Scout Finch |
| D. | Aunt Alexandra |
| Answer» A. Atticus Finch | |
| 90. |
At the end of the book, Scout says that she has learned practically everything except |
| A. | Maths |
| B. | Physics |
| C. | Algebra |
| D. | Science |
| Answer» C. Algebra | |
| 91. |
The death of Tom Robinson is compared to “the senseless slaughter of songbirds,” by |
| A. | Atticus Finch |
| B. | Helen Robinson |
| C. | Mr. Underwood |
| D. | Raymond |
| Answer» C. Mr. Underwood | |
| 92. |
Atticus says, “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but |
| A. | Eats crumbs from the road |
| B. | Sing their hearts out for us. |
| C. | Build nests in the willow trees |
| D. | Eats pies from the windows |
| Answer» A. Eats crumbs from the road | |
| 93. |
Boo proves the ultimate symbol ofgood by saving Jem and Scout from |
| A. | Bob Ewell |
| B. | Tom Robinson |
| C. | Mr Walter Cunningham |
| D. | Miss Maudie |
| Answer» A. Bob Ewell | |
| 94. |
The first chapter of To kill a Mockingbird focuses on telling stories. This primarily serves to: |
| A. | Lengthen the Novel |
| B. | Make the story appealing to a younger audience |
| C. | Mimic the random thoughts in Scout’s mind |
| D. | Tie each of the individual characters to their family and history |
| Answer» D. Tie each of the individual characters to their family and history | |
| 95. |
How old were Scout and Jem when To Kill a Mockingbird begins? |
| A. | 5 and 8 |
| B. | 9 and 13 |
| C. | 6 and 10 |
| D. | 8 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 6 and 10 | |
| 96. |
In To kill a Mockingbird Superstition causes the children to be afraid of which family house? |
| A. | Harris |
| B. | Radley’s |
| C. | Finch |
| D. | Robinson |
| Answer» B. Radley’s | |
| 97. |
Scout is unusual for a first grader because: |
| A. | She can read and write |
| B. | She speaks a foreign language |
| C. | She is taller than everyone |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» A. She can read and write | |
| 98. |
What activity do Dill, Scout and Jem frequently like to play with respect to the Radley family? |
| A. | They all run into the Radley’s Yard and touch the House before fleeing |
| B. | They play hide and seek in the yard |
| C. | They all pretend to be various members of the Radley family and act out the stabbing scene |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. They all pretend to be various members of the Radley family and act out the stabbing scene | |
| 99. |
What secret does Jem reveal to Scout? |
| A. | When he went back for his pants, they were folded and sewn across the fence like as if theywere expecting him. |
| B. | When he went back for his pants, Boo Radley showed him his face. |
| C. | Aunt Alexandra was not their real aunt. |
| D. | Boo Radley was waiting for him when he returned for his pants. |
| Answer» A. When he went back for his pants, they were folded and sewn across the fence like as if theywere expecting him. | |
| 100. |
The narrator of the novel, To Kill a Mocking bird is |
| A. | Jem Finch |
| B. | Scout (Jean Louise) Finch |
| C. | Atticus Finch |
| D. | Aunt Alexandra |
| Answer» B. Scout (Jean Louise) Finch | |
Done Studing? Take A Test.
Great job completing your study session! Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test. Challenge yourself, see how much you've learned, and identify areas for improvement. Don’t worry, this is all part of the journey to mastery. Ready for the next step? Take a quiz to solidify what you've just studied.