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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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


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






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






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






5. In what month does the novel take place?






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






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


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






9. Where does the title of the novel come from






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


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


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






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






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






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


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






17. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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


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






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






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






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






23. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


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






25. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






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






27. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






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


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






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






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






32. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






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


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






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






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


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






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






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


40. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






41. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






42. Where does the title of the novel come from






43. What school did Holden get expelled from?






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






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






46. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






47. How did Allie die?






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






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


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