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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Who is Holden's roommate in the dorm?






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






10. Where is Holden when the novel begins?






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






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


13. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






14. How did Allie die?






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


16. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


17. What school did Holden get expelled from?






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


19. At breakfast - Holden is surprised that the nun






20. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


21. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






22. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






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






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






25. In what month does the novel take place?






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






27. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






28. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


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






30. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






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






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






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


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






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


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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






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






50. In what month does the novel take place?