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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The elevator operator at the Edmont offers to get Holden...






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






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


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






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


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






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






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






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






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






11. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






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






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






14. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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






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






17. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






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






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






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






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






23. Where does the title of the novel come from






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






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






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






27. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






28. In what month does the novel take place?






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. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


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






33. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






34. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






35. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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


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






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






39. What school did Holden get expelled from?






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






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


42. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






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






44. How did Allie die?






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






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






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


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


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


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