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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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1. Where does the title of the novel come from






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






3. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






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


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






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






7. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






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






10. What school did Holden get expelled from?






11. In what month does the novel take place?






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






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






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






15. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


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






17. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


18. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






19. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






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






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






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


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






24. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






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






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


27. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






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






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






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






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


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






33. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






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


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






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






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


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


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






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






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






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






43. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






44. What school did Holden get expelled from?






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






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


47. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






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






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






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