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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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






2. In what month does the novel take place?






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


4. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


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






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






7. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






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


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






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






12. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






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






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






15. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






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






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






18. Where does the title of the novel come from






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






20. What school did Holden get expelled from?






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






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






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


24. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






25. What school did Holden get expelled from?






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






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






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


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


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






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






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






33. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






34. At breakfast - Holden is surprised that the nun






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






36. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






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






38. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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


40. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






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






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






43. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






44. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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


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






47. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






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






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






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