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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 20 minutes. 2 minutes extra for reading the instructions.
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1. What is the name of the benefactor of Holden's dormitory wing?






2. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






3. What school did Holden get expelled from?






4. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






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


6. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






7. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






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






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






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






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






12. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


13. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






15. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






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






17. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






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


19. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






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






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


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






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






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


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






26. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


27. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Where does the title of the novel come from






35. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






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






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






38. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






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






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






41. Where does the title of the novel come from






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






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






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






45. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


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






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






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






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






50. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?