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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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1. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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


3. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






4. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






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


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






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






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


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






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






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






13. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






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






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


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






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






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






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


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


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


22. Where does the title of the novel come from






23. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






24. In what month does the novel take place?






25. Where does the title of the novel come from






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






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






28. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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


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






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






32. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






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






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


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






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






37. In what month does the novel take place?






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






39. How did Allie die?






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






41. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to






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






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






44. What item best symbolizes adulthood for Holden?






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






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






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






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






49. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?


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