Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Vocabulary
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This is the protagonist of The Catcher in the Rye
Holden Caulfield
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Who is Mr. Spencer? (page 8)
He is Holden's History teacher at Pencey Prep
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What does Holden mean when he says, “I’m quite illiterate, but I read a lot?” (page 18)
He is making a joke about how he is not a very good reader but he reads frequently anyway.
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Why does Holden call Stradlater a “secret slob”? (page 27)
Stadlater has dirty habits like using a filthy razor to shave with.
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What is a hemorrhage? (page 1)
massively bleeding injury
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How did Holden let the the fencing team down? (page 3)
He left the equipment on the subway
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Why does Holden go to see Mr. Spencer? (page 8)
Mr Spencer wrote a letter asking him to come by, probably because he knew Holden was being kicked out.
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Who is Ackley? Describe him. (page 19)
Ackley is Holden's classmate at Pencey Prep. He is described as being rude, socially awkward, and having poor hygene.
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What favor does Stradlater want Holden to do? (page 28)
Stradlater asks Holden to write his English composition for him.
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What is grippe? (page 3)
The flu
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Why is Holden being kicked out of Pencey Prep? (page 4)
He is failing 4 out of his 5 classes
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What does Holden give as his reason for “leaving” Elkton Hills? (page 13)
He was surrounded by phony people
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What does Ackley do that annoys Holden? (page 22)
Ackley touches things that do not belong to him, asks to borrow things, and bothers Holden when he is trying to read.
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What special instructions does Stradlater give Holden about the favor he needs? (p 28)
Be descriptive and do not make the composition "too good".
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What are foils, as we see them used in the novel? (page 20)
Swords
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What kind of health is Holden in? (page 5)
Holden smokes heavily and is winded/tired easily.
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What did Mr. Spencer do that annoyed Holden?
He wore pajamas, he picked his nose, and he read Holden's essay to him.
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Who is Stradlater? What does he want to borrow? (page 25)
Stradlater is Holden's classmate. He is described as being attractive and popular.
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Who is Stradlater’s date and how does Holden know her? (page 31)
Jane Gallagher is Stadater's date. Holden used to live next door to her the previous summer.
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What is a rostrum? (page 17)
A podium
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Where is Holden as the story begins? (page 1)
He doesn't say for sure, only that he is not far from Hollywood, California.
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What does Holden wonder about the ducks in Central Park in New York City? (page 13)
Where do the ducks go when the lake freezes in the winter?
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What does Holden have to admit about Stadlater? (page 26)
Holden must admit that Stadlater has a good build.
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Who does Holden pretend to be as he’s dancing in the bathroom? (page 29)
The Governor's son.
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Give a synonym for exhibitionist.
Showoff. Poser. Extrovert.
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