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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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1. How did Allie die?






2. In what month does the novel take place?






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






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






5. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






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


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






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


9. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






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






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






12. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






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






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






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






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


17. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






18. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






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






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






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






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






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


24. Where does the title of the novel come from






25. In what month does the novel take place?






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


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






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


29. Who is Ward's date on Saturday night?






30. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






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






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






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






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






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






36. What school did Holden get expelled from?






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






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


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






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






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


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


43. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






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






45. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






46. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






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


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






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


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