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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. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






3. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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






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






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






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


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


9. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






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


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


12. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






13. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






14. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






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






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






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






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






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


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






21. In what month does the novel take place?






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






29. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






30. Where does the title of the novel come from






31. After Maurice hits Holden in the crotch - what does Holden do?






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


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






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






35. How did Allie die?






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






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






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






39. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






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






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






42. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






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






45. How did Allie die?






46. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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


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






49. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


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