Catch-22
by Joseph Heller
About_
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller is a satirical anti-war novel following bombardier John Yossarian and his fellow airmen as
they confront the absurd, often deadly bureaucracy of World War II military life. Through dark humor and a
nonlinear structure, the novel explores self-preservation, institutional madness, and the struggle to remain sane
within an insane system. This guide covers the entire novel in six sections tracking its major chapter groupings. This
study guide contains 78 questions across 6 chapter sections (60 Factual + 18 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12
clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 6 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (60 total), 6 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (18 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 10-12
Teacher Note_
Catch-22’s dense satire and dark humor can be a challenge to teach, but this guide breaks the novel into
manageable sections that build comprehension while pushing students to grapple with its themes of absurdity and
moral compromise. The mix of factual recall, critical analysis, and creative activities should save you prep time
while keeping discussions lively and rigorous