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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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






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






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


4. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






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


6. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






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






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






9. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






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






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






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


13. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






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






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






16. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






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






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






19. In what month does the novel take place?






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






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






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






23. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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


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


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






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






37. Where does the title of the novel come from






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






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


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






41. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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


43. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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






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






46. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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


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






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






50. At breakfast - Holden is surprised that the nun