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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. After Maurice hits Holden in the crotch - what does Holden do?






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






3. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






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


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






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


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






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


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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






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


18. How did Allie die?






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






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






21. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






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


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


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






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






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






27. Where does the title of the novel come from






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






29. What school did Holden get expelled from?






30. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


31. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






32. In what month does the novel take place?






33. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






35. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






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






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






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


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






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






41. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






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






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


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






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






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






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


48. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






50. At breakfast - Holden is surprised that the nun