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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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1. At breakfast - Holden is surprised that the nun
He has prematurely graying hair.
Likes Romeo and Juliet
'Secret slob'
He repeatedly insults Maurice - resulting in further physical punishment.

2. What smell permeates Mr. Spencer's home?
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To a matinee and a skating rink
He lost the fencing team's equipment
He's just had an operation on his 'clavichord.'

3. After his fight with Stradlater - Holden claims that he is a
Two nuns
He has prematurely graying hair.
A prostitute
Pacifist

4. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?

5. Where does the title of the novel come from
His razor
A poem by Robert Burns
Stradlater refuses to answer Holden's questions about his date.
'That everything always stayed right where it was'

6. Where do Sally and Holden go on their date?
Benedict Arnold
December
To a matinee and a skating rink
His baseball glove

7. What is the significance of Stradlater's razor?
Benedict Arnold
Grand
Shows how the conceited Stradlater is actually a slob
A poem by Robert Burns

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

9. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?
'That everything always stayed right where it was'
Allie Caulfield
His razor
Sunny

10. After Holden checks into his room at the Edmont Hotel - what does he see out of his window?
Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms'
Hollywood screenwriter
To a matinee and a skating rink
A variety of bizarre sex acts going on in other rooms of the hotel

11. According to Holden - he knew he was happy when he was
Holding hands with Jane
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Two nuns
He lost the fencing team's equipment

12. What is the name of the benefactor of Holden's dormitory wing?
Leukemia
Ossenburger
His baseball glove
Holden's dream job

13. Who is Ward's date on Saturday night?
Jane Gallagher
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Allie Caulfield
December

14. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to
December
Play checkers
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Allie Caulfield

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

16. Who does not symbolize Holden's views of sex?
Leukemia
Sunny
Gary Cooper
A record titled 'Little Shirley Beans'

17. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?
He thinks Mr. Antolini made a pass at him.
Two nuns
Pacifist
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18. Although Phoebe's real middle name is 'Josephine -' she signs her name as
Pretends he's a movie character who has been shot
Phoebe Weatherfield Caulfield
Grand
Allie Caulfield

19. Contrasting him with the annoying and sloppy Ackley - Holden describes Stradlater as a...

20. What is the name of Holden's favorite short story by his brother?
The Secret Goldfish
Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms'
Jane Gallagher
Shows how the conceited Stradlater is actually a slob

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

22. What animals in Central Park does Holden worry about?
A prostitute
See the Lunts
The ducks
A mental hospital

23. What possession of Allie's does Holden write about in a descriptive theme paper?
A prostitute
His baseball glove
Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms'
Holding hands with Jane

24. After Holden fights Stradlater - what does he think about?
Joining a monastery
He lost the fencing team's equipment
A cab driver
A record titled 'Little Shirley Beans'

25. What is the name of Holden's favorite short story by his brother?
Phoebe Weatherfield Caulfield
The Secret Goldfish
Benedict Arnold
Shows how the conceited Stradlater is actually a slob

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

27. In what month does the novel take place?
December
Phoebe Weatherfield Caulfield
Ossenburger
A record titled 'Little Shirley Beans'

28. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?
Allie Caulfield
Holden's dream job
A red hunting hat
Ward Stradlater

29. According to Holden - what item shows that Stradlater is a phony?
Ossenburger
Doesn't like anything
His razor
The Secret Goldfish

30. What is D.B.'s profession?
Hollywood screenwriter
A poem by Robert Burns
He lost the fencing team's equipment
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31. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to
A cab driver
See the Lunts
A red hunting hat
Doesn't like anything

32. What animals in Central Park does Holden worry about?
Sunny
Holden's dream job
Her Christmas money
The ducks

33. The elevator operator at the Edmont offers to get Holden...
Pencey Prep
A prostitute
Pretends he's a movie character who has been shot
Hollywood screenwriter

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

35. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because
'Secret slob'
Play checkers
Sunny
He thinks Mr. Antolini made a pass at him.

36. Who is Holden's roommate in the dorm?
Ward Stradlater
Stradlater refuses to answer Holden's questions about his date.
Doesn't like anything
Doesn't like anything

37. Who is Holden's roommate in the dorm?
'Secret slob'
Ward Stradlater
Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms'
The 39 Steps

38. After Maurice hits Holden in the crotch - what does Holden do?
Holding hands with Jane
He's just had an operation on his 'clavichord.'
Holden's dream job
He repeatedly insults Maurice - resulting in further physical punishment.

39. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?
Her Christmas money
Pretends he's a movie character who has been shot
He's just had an operation on his 'clavichord.'
The 39 Steps

40. As he prepares to leave New York City - Holden repeatedly encounters
Benedict Arnold
The 39 Steps
Pencey Prep
Vulgarity scrawled on walls

41. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?
The 39 Steps
Two nuns
Holden's dream job
Holding hands with Jane

42. How did Allie die?
He repeatedly insults Maurice - resulting in further physical punishment.
A poem by Robert Burns
Leukemia
The ducks

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

44. The elevator operator at the Edmont offers to get Holden...
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A prostitute
The Secret Goldfish

45. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?

46. Once back in New York - the first person Holden tries to invite for a drink is
A cab driver
He repeatedly insults Maurice - resulting in further physical punishment.
Likes Romeo and Juliet
Allie Caulfield

47. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?
Shows how the conceited Stradlater is actually a slob
Allie Caulfield
A poem by Robert Burns
The 39 Steps

48. Just before he leaves her room - Phoebe gives Holden
Pretends he's a movie character who has been shot
A mental hospital
Her Christmas money
Hollywood screenwriter

49. What is one of Holden's least favorite words?
Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms'
Grand
Sunny
Two nuns

50. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?
Pencey Prep
Doesn't like anything
He lost the fencing team's equipment
Vicks Nose Drops