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






3. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






4. In what month does the novel take place?






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






6. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


7. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


8. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


9. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






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






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






12. In what month does the novel take place?






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


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


15. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






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






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






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






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


20. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






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






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


23. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






24. According to Holden - what item shows that Stradlater is a phony?






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






26. At breakfast - Holden is surprised that the nun






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






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


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






30. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






39. Where does the title of the novel come from






40. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






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






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






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






44. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






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






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


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






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






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






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