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The Catcher in the Rye

by J. D. Salinger

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The Catcher in the Rye Chapter 8 Quiz

On the train to New York, Holden encounters the mother of one of his classmates at Pencey. Be sure you recall what Holden tells the woman about her son and more by taking the eNotes quiz for chapter 8 of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. 

  1. What white lie does Holden tell Mrs. Morrow?

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  2. How does Holden travel to New York?

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  3. Why does Holden say that Mrs. Morrow's son did not run for class president?

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  4. Holden uses the name "Rudolf Schmidt" as an alias. Who is Rudolf Schmidt?

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  5. What reason does Holden give Mrs. Morrow for returning home early?

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