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Who wrote “The Catcher in the Rye”?

  1. John Steinbeck

  2. F. Scott Fitzgerald

  3. J.D. Salinger

  4. Ernest Hemingway

The correct answer is: J.D. Salinger

" The Catcher in the Rye" was written by J.D. Salinger, not John Steinbeck, F. Scott Fitzgerald, or Ernest Hemingway. These authors are famous for other works such as "Of Mice and Men," "The Great Gatsby," and "The Old Man and the Sea," respectively. It is important to read the question carefully and not just choose an author you may be familiar with. Make sure to pay attention to the specific book being referenced in the question to ensure you select the correct answer.