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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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1. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






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


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






4. At breakfast - Holden is surprised that the nun






5. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






6. In what month does the novel take place?






7. What school did Holden get expelled from?






8. Where does the title of the novel come from






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


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






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


12. In what month does the novel take place?






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






14. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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






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






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


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






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






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


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






22. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






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






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






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


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






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






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






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


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






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






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


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






34. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


35. How did Allie die?






36. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






37. What school did Holden get expelled from?






38. Where does the title of the novel come from






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






40. How did Allie die?






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






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


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






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


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






46. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






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






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






49. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






50. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to