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100
How many classes is Holden failing? What is the one class that he is passing?
a) 4 b) English
100
What color is Sunny's dress?
green
100
What does Holden order in the Lavender Room?
Coke
100
What color is Allie's hair?
red
100
What is Maurice's real job?
Elevator operator
200
What does Stradlater ask Holden to do for him?
Write a composition
200
Why does Holden like the nuns so much?
They give to others and are not selfish
200
What question does Holden ask both the cab driver and the bus driver?
Do you want to get a drink?
200
Who is Phoebe Caulfield?
Holden's sister.
200
What two people in Catcher in the Rye does Holden actually love?
Jane and Phoebe
300
What theme in Holden's life does his relationship with Ackley show?
He wants to be with people and isolated from them at the same time
300
What is ironic about Holden going to the Radio City Music Hall to see a show?
He says that he hates movies and plays
300
Why does Holden have so much trouble with women?
He always stops when they tell him to.
300
Daily Double: How do Mr. Antolini and Maurice contribute to Holden's mental breakdown?
They abuse him. Mr. Antolini emotionally and Maurice physically
300
Who does Holden think of as the Catcher in the Rye?
himself
400
What is ironic about Holden saying "So long, morons!" as he left Pencey?
He was flunking out of school
400
Why does Holden love the Museum of Natural History?
It never changes
400
Why does Holden leave Ernie's?
He doesn't want to listen to phony people clap for Ernie
400
What is significant about Phoebe returning Holden's red hunting hat?
It's the only time in the book that anyone does anything nice for Holden
400
How are the ducks and the carousel in Central Park alike?
Both show a circle/cycle that repeats itself endlessly
500
How is it ironic that Mr. Spencer tells Holden "Life is a game"?
Holden had just left a football game because he hated it
500
What do the ducks in Central Park symbolize?
Holden's childhood innocence
500
Why doesn't Holden pay Maurice the extra five dollars?
Holden is standing up for his principles because he knows Maurice lied
500
Who does Holden act as a "Catcher" to?
Phoebe
500
What does the Catcher in the Rye symbolize?
protecting childhood innocence
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