Characters
Who is Holden's little brother who died before the book started.
Allie
Why does Holden punch Stradlater?
Because Stradlater is talking about Jane and Holden is jealous and protective.
How did Holden feel about Allie's death?
Depressed and angry.
A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable.
Pacifist
How did Holden react when his brother died?
He punched the windows of the garage.
Who is Holden's older brother that moved to Hollywood.
D.B
What does Holden do after he fights with Marice?
He imagines that he has been shot and he gets revenge on Marice.
How does Holden feel when he punches Stradlater?
Jealous and protective.
Not genuine; fraudulent.
Phony
He got really angry and yell at her.
Who allows Holden to stay over at his house.
Mr. Antolini
What does Holden do about his money problem?
He asks Phoebe to borrow some money.
How does Holden feel when talking about his future?
Scared and unsure.
A person who behaves in an extravagant way in order to attract attention.
Exhibitionist
What did Holden do when he met one of his classmates mom.
He lied about her son for his own enjoyment.
Who are the two characters who barge into Holden's hotel room?
The prostitute, Sunny, and Marice.
Why does Holden fight with Sally.
Because Holden wants to run away and get married, but Sally is hesitant and doesn't agree with him.
How does Holden feel when he talks to the nuns?
Relaxed and confident.
An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Allusion
What did Holden do when Phoebe begged to come with him.
He refused and took her to the zoo.
Who is the person Holden dances with in the lavender room.
Beatrice
Why does Holden feel so insecure about his intelligence?
Because he idolizes his siblings and only focuses on his failings.
How does Holden feel when he tell Phoebe that she tells him to shut up?
Surprised and shocked.
To exclude someone from a society or group.
Ostracize
How did Holden react after he told the readers his story.
He acted regretful.