Holden-isms
Oh, The Places He's Been!
Friends & Family
Lies
100

Holden calls a lot of people this word when he thinks they’re fake.

What is a "Phony"
100

Holden gets kicked out of this school, which he describes as "full of phonies."

What is "Pencey Prep"

100

Holden's sister, one of the only people who isn’t a “phony."

Who is Phoebe?

100

When talking to Sunny, Holden claims to have had surgery?

What is "Clavichord"

200

When Holden Doesn't like something, he uses this word. 

What is "Corny"?

200

After leaving school Holden heads to this hotel

What is the Edmont?

200

The first name of Holden's roommate. 

What is Ward Stradlater?

200

Who's Mother does Holden Lie to on the Subway

Who is Ernest Morrow?

300

Holden uses this expression when describing people messing around.

what is "Horsing around"?

300

In chapter 12, Holden goes to this snobby location.

What is Ernie's?

300

This former teacher gives Holden some life advice.

Who is Mr. Spencer

300

what is Holden's excuse to stop talking to Mr. Spencer

What is "I have to get to the gym."

400

How does Holden describe his taxi driver in chapter 9

What is a "wise guy"

400

This is the fancy bar in the Edmont Hotel where Holden tries to order a drink.

What is the Lavender Room?

400

Who writes Holden an invitation to their Christmas Eve Celebration?

Who is Sally Hayes?

400

What name does Holden use when speaking to the woman on the subway?

What is Rudolf Schmidt?

500

when holden describes people who laugh too much, he says they “laugh like” this animal.

what is "Laugh like a hyena"

500

What did Holden quit because he was "surrounded by phonies."

What is Elkton Hills?

500

What former Whooton classmate was Holden about to call.

Who is Carl Luce?

500

What is the name of the movie star Holden claims to see in the Lavender Room. 

Who is Gary Cooper