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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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1. How did Allie die?
Shows how the conceited Stradlater is actually a slob
Leukemia
'That everything always stayed right where it was'
Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms'

2. What animals in Central Park does Holden worry about?
Pretends he's a movie character who has been shot
The ducks
The 39 Steps
His razor

3. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to
See the Lunts
His baseball glove
Ossenburger
December

4. Where is Holden when the novel begins?
See the Lunts
Shows how the conceited Stradlater is actually a slob
See the Lunts
A mental hospital

5. Why does Holden believe that everyone mistakes him for an older person?
Her Christmas money
Vulgarity scrawled on walls
He has prematurely graying hair.
His razor

6. After Maurice hits Holden in the crotch - what does Holden do?
He repeatedly insults Maurice - resulting in further physical punishment.
A variety of bizarre sex acts going on in other rooms of the hotel
'Secret slob'
To a matinee and a skating rink

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

8. In what month does the novel take place?
December
To a matinee and a skating rink
Holding hands with Jane
Hollywood screenwriter

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

10. What school did Holden get expelled from?
The 39 Steps
A poem by Robert Burns
See the Lunts
Pencey Prep

11. Where does the title of the novel come from
A red hunting hat
A poem by Robert Burns
Vicks Nose Drops
The 39 Steps

12. According to Holden - he knew he was happy when he was
Shows how the conceited Stradlater is actually a slob
Pencey Prep
He's just had an operation on his 'clavichord.'
Holding hands with Jane

13. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?
Doesn't like anything
Grand
Vicks Nose Drops
Stradlater refuses to answer Holden's questions about his date.

14. What item of clothing did Holden buy during the team's trip to New York?
A prostitute
December
A record titled 'Little Shirley Beans'
A red hunting hat

15. According to Holden - what item shows that Stradlater is a phony?
Gary Cooper
His razor
To a matinee and a skating rink
Shows how the conceited Stradlater is actually a slob

16. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden

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

18. What smell permeates Mr. Spencer's home?
Ward Stradlater
Vicks Nose Drops
Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms'
Holding hands with Jane

19. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?
Two nuns
December
A red hunting hat
The Secret Goldfish

20. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because
He thinks Mr. Antolini made a pass at him.
Joining a monastery
The 39 Steps
He repeatedly insults Maurice - resulting in further physical punishment.

21. What possession of Allie's does Holden write about in a descriptive theme paper?
His baseball glove
Two nuns
The ducks
Hollywood screenwriter

22. According to Holden - what item shows that Stradlater is a phony?
A poem by Robert Burns
Phoebe Weatherfield Caulfield
His razor
Vulgarity scrawled on walls

23. As he prepares to leave New York City - Holden repeatedly encounters
Hollywood screenwriter
Vulgarity scrawled on walls
He has prematurely graying hair.
Her Christmas money

24. Just before he leaves her room - Phoebe gives Holden
Doesn't like anything
Gary Cooper
Her Christmas money
Ossenburger

25. What is the name of the benefactor of Holden's dormitory wing?
Ossenburger
Joining a monastery
A record titled 'Little Shirley Beans'
Allie Caulfield

26. After his fight with Stradlater - Holden claims that he is a
Vulgarity scrawled on walls
Her Christmas money
A red hunting hat
Pacifist

27. What is the name of Holden's favorite short story by his brother?
Pencey Prep
The Secret Goldfish
To a matinee and a skating rink
Play checkers

28. As he prepares to leave New York City - Holden repeatedly encounters
Vulgarity scrawled on walls
Benedict Arnold
Two nuns
Allie Caulfield

29. Where do Sally and Holden go on their date?
'Secret slob'
'That everything always stayed right where it was'
Gary Cooper
To a matinee and a skating rink

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

31. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?
Pretends he's a movie character who has been shot
'That everything always stayed right where it was'
Vicks Nose Drops
Allie Caulfield

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

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

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

35. What is one of Holden's least favorite words?
Grand
The 39 Steps
Ward Stradlater
A variety of bizarre sex acts going on in other rooms of the hotel

36. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?
A mental hospital
Ward Stradlater
Vicks Nose Drops
Pencey Prep

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

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

39. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?
Grand
Benedict Arnold
Vicks Nose Drops
The 39 Steps

40. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden

41. Once back in New York - the first person Holden tries to invite for a drink is
Gary Cooper
A cab driver
A poem by Robert Burns
A variety of bizarre sex acts going on in other rooms of the hotel

42. After Maurice hits Holden in the crotch - what does Holden do?
Jane Gallagher
He repeatedly insults Maurice - resulting in further physical punishment.
Stradlater refuses to answer Holden's questions about his date.
A prostitute

43. What is the significance of Stradlater's razor?
A poem by Robert Burns
A cab driver
A variety of bizarre sex acts going on in other rooms of the hotel
Shows how the conceited Stradlater is actually a slob

44. Who is Ward's date on Saturday night?
Jane Gallagher
Play checkers
His razor
Pacifist

45. Although Phoebe's real middle name is 'Josephine -' she signs her name as
Phoebe Weatherfield Caulfield
Pencey Prep
Vicks Nose Drops
'Secret slob'

46. Where do Sally and Holden go on their date?
Holding hands with Jane
His baseball glove
Vicks Nose Drops
To a matinee and a skating rink

47. After Holden fights Stradlater - what does he think about?
Joining a monastery
The 39 Steps
Stradlater refuses to answer Holden's questions about his date.
Pencey Prep

48. At breakfast - Holden is surprised that the nun
'Secret slob'
Vulgarity scrawled on walls
A mental hospital
Likes Romeo and Juliet

49. Who is Holden's roommate in the dorm?
He has prematurely graying hair.
His razor
His razor
Ward Stradlater

50. According to Holden - he knew he was happy when he was
The ducks
The 39 Steps
Holding hands with Jane
'Secret slob'