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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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






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


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






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






5. How did Allie die?






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






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






8. What is the significance of Stradlater's razor?






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






10. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






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


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






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






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






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






17. How did Allie die?






18. Phoebe chastises Holden because - in her mind - he


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


20. After Holden checks into his room at the Edmont Hotel - what does he see out of his window?






21. Whom does Phoebe play the part of in the Christmas play?






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






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






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


25. After Holden checks into his room at the Edmont Hotel - what does he see out of his window?






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






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






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






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






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






31. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


32. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






33. What school did Holden get expelled from?






34. Where does the title of the novel come from






35. In what month does the novel take place?






36. After his fight with Stradlater - Holden claims that he is a






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






38. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






39. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






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






41. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






42. What is the significance of Stradlater's razor?






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






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


45. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






46. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






48. In what month does the novel take place?






49. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






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