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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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






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






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


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






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






6. What school did Holden get expelled from?






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






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






9. At breakfast - Holden is surprised that the nun






10. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






11. How did Allie die?






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






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






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






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






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


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


18. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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






20. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


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






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


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






24. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






25. How did Allie die?






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






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


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






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


30. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






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






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


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






34. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






35. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






36. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






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






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






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






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






41. Where does the title of the novel come from






42. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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






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






45. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






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






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


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


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






50. In what month does the novel take place?