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Trivia: Catcher In The Rye

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






2. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






3. What character symbolizes childhood innocence for Holden?






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






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






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


7. After his encounter with Maurice - Holden


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






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






10. What school did Holden get expelled from?






11. With whom does Holden discuss Romeo and Juliet?






12. How did Allie die?






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


14. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






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






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






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


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


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






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






21. Where does the title of the novel come from






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






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


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






25. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






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






28. Where does the title of the novel come from






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






36. What is Phoebe's favorite movie?






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






45. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment because






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






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






48. As Holden predicted - Sally is excited to






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






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