Summer Reading Test Review

1. Summer Reading Test Review August 31, 2012

2. Test Format Pre AP: The Catcher in the Rye The Alchemist Narrative Form CP: The Catcher in the Rye Narrative Form Transfer Student: Narrative Form “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket”

3. Catcher in the Rye Characters: Holden Caulfield – narrator Ackley – bad teeth Stradlater – secret slob Jane Gallagher – girl from the summer house Phoebe Caulfield – Holden’s younger sister Allie Caulfield – Holden’s younger brother

4. Catcher in the Rye D.B. Caulfield – Holden’s older brother Sally Hayes– “stupid” Mr. Spencer – History teacher Carl Luce – advisor at Whooton Mr. Antolini – English teacher Maurice – Edmont Hotel valet Sunny – prostitute

5. Themes Theme – a universal idea Motif – reoccurring symbol or literary device Alienation as a form of self protection The phoniness of the adult world The painfulness of growing up

6. Symbols Holden’s red hunting hat The Museum of Natural History The Duck at the Central Park Lagoon