Vocab
unvarying pitch, dull
What is monotonous?
Holden's roommate at Pencey.
Who is Stradlater?
Holden currently finds himself in this major metropolitan city.
What is New York City?
"If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born..."
Holden's school, which he previously attended before Pencey.
What is Whooton School?
adjective
silly or stupid
What is inane?
Holden's next door neighbor at Pencey.
Who is Ackley?
Pencey Prep is located in this US state.
What is Pennsylvania?
"Do you blame me for flunking you, boy?"
Holden loves reading this book by Isak Dinesen.
What is "Out of Africa"?
Verb
to cause annoyance or disturb in minor ways
What is rile?
Holden's sister.
Who is Phoebe?
Holden's brother DB is currently living in this US State.
What is California?
"Well, look, Mr. Cawffle. I'm not in the habit of making engagements in the middle of the night."
Who is Faith Cavendish?
Holden claims to see this famous movie star in the Lavender room.
Who is Gary Cooper?
adjective
a strong, bad smell
What is putrid?
Holden calls her upon first arriving in New York City.
Who is Faith Cavendish?
The name of the hotel that Holden stays in for the first night away from Pencey.
What is the Edmont?
"Dear, are you allowed to order drinks?"
Who is Ely?
adjective
done or given in return, mutual
What is reciprocal?
Holden's roommate borrows this teachers' car to take Jane Gallagher on a date.
Who is Ed Banky?
What is Gloucester?
"Uh huh. Well, how 'bout it? Y'innarested? Five bucks a throw. Fifteen bucks the whole night."
Who is Maurice?
Holden says that Jane Gallagher was the only one he's ever showed this too, outside of his family.
What is Allie's baseball mitt?