Catcher in the Rye Trivia
Is Catcher in the Rye based on a true story?
No it is not.
"Phony"
A fake person/liar.
"I left my bags outside the booth so that I could watch them..."
Holden.
Where does Holden go as soon as he gets back to the city.
The Edmont Hotel.
What question does Holden ask his cab driver in chapter 9?
Where do the ducks go in the winter?
What is the most banned book in America?
Catcher in the Rye.
"Dough"
Money.
"Where you girls from? Don't answer if you don't feel like it."
Holden.
What is the name of the nightclub Holden goes to in chapter 10?
The Lavender Room.
Who does Holden first want to call?
Pheobe.
Does Pencey Prep School actually exist?
No, it is entirely fictional.
Having a "ball"
A great time.
"I can't turn around here, Mac. This here's a one way street."
The taxi driver.
Why does Holden take off his red hunting hat before entering the hotel?
So he doesn't look like a "screwball."
How old is Pheobe?
10 years old.
About how many copies of "Catcher in the Rye" are sold each year? (Closest answer wins)
250,000 copies.
"Chewing the fat"
Gossip/conversation.
"This is certainly a peculiar time to call a person up, though. Jesus Christ."
Faith Cavendish.
Who does Holden call in his hotel room?
Faith Cavendish.
Who does Holden dance with in the nightclub in chapter 10?
A group of girls from out of town.
Manhattan, New York.
"Grools"
Ugly or stupid.
"Listen. I toleja about that. I don't like that type of language."
The blonde girl from the club.
What is the first thing Holden sees when looking out his hotel window?
A man wearing woman's clothing.
Why does Holden leave the nightclub?
He runs into Lillian Simmons, who annoys him.