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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is one of Holden's least favorite words?






2. Who is Holden's roommate in the dorm?






3. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






4. After Holden fights Stradlater - what does he think about?






5. Holden tries to punch Stradlater immediately after...

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6. The elevator operator at the Edmont offers to get Holden...






7. In what month does the novel take place?






8. What smell permeates Mr. Spencer's home?






9. What is the name of the benefactor of Holden's dormitory wing?






10. Why does Holden believe that everyone mistakes him for an older person?






11. What possession of Allie's does Holden write about in a descriptive theme paper?






12. What is the name of the benefactor of Holden's dormitory wing?






13. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






14. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






15. What is D.B.'s profession?






16. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






17. Just before he leaves her room - Phoebe gives Holden






18. In what month does the novel take place?






19. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






20. What animals in Central Park does Holden worry about?






21. What is D.B.'s profession?






22. Once back in New York - the first person Holden tries to invite for a drink is






23. After Maurice hits Holden in the crotch - what does Holden do?






24. What or who is the 'catcher in the rye'?

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25. After Holden fights Stradlater - what does he think about?






26. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






27. According to Holden - what is 'the best thing' about the Museum of Natural History?

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28. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden

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29. What possession of Allie's does Holden write about in a descriptive theme paper?






30. Holden was forced to return early to school from New York because...

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31. Holden claims he can't sleep with Sunny because...

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32. What item of clothing did Holden buy during the team's trip to New York?






33. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






34. What animals in Central Park does Holden worry about?






35. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?

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36. Where do Sally and Holden go on their date?






37. Who does not symbolize Holden's views of sex?






38. According to Holden - he knew he was happy when he was






39. What school did Holden get expelled from?






40. What is the name of Holden's favorite short story by his brother?






41. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






42. Although Phoebe's real middle name is 'Josephine -' she signs her name as






43. What is one of Holden's least favorite words?






44. What is the name of Holden's favorite short story by his brother?






45. Why does Holden believe that everyone mistakes him for an older person?






46. Holden tells the girls he saw ________ at the Lavender Room.






47. Which of the following things does Holden NOT like?

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48. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






49. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






50. As he prepares to leave New York City - Holden repeatedly encounters