2. What is the name of the school Holden is attending at the beginning of his story?
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(B) Pencey Prep
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3. Holden was forced to return early to school from New York because
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4. What item of clothing did Holden buy during the team’s trip to New York?
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5. Contrasting him with the annoying and sloppy Ackley, Holden describes Stradlater as a(n)
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6. Holden tries to punch Stradlater immediately after
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7. Holden nostalgically remembers the way Jane Gallagher used to
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8. Once back in New York, the first person Holden tries to invite for a drink is
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9. Holden wonders about the fate of which animals in Central Park?
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10. After Holden checks into his room at the Edmont Hotel, what does he see out of his window?
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11. According to Holden, he knew he was happy when he was
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12. The elevator operator at the Edmont offers to get Holden
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13. Holden claims he can’t sleep with Sunny because
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(D) He’s just had an operation on his “clavichord.”
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14. After Maurice hits Holden in the crotch, what does Holden do?
D) He hops around the room, spewing profanities while smoke comes out of his ears.
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15. After his encounter with Maurice, Holden
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16. At breakfast, Holden is surprised that the nun
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17. What does Holden buy for Phoebe?
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18. According to Holden, what is “the best thing” about the Museum of Natural History?
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19. As Holden predicted, Sally is excited to
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20. Although Phoebe’s real middle name is “Josephine,” she signs her name as
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21. Phoebe chastises Holden because, in her mind, he
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22. What or who is the “catcher in the rye”?
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23. Just before he leaves her room, Phoebe gives Holden
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24. Holden leaves Mr. Antolini’s apartment because
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25. As he prepares to leave New York City, Holden repeatedly encounters
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Who does Holden talk to before he leaves? What Subject does he teach?
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Old Spencer.
History.
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Who lives next door to Holden?
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Robert Ackley
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What does Holden leave on the subway?
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Foils.
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Who is Holden's roomate?
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Ward Stradlater
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What does Stradlater ask Holden to do?
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Write him a composition for his English class
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Who does Stradlater have a date with?
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Jane Gallagher
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How does Holden know Jane?
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They were neighbours and childhood frirends who played checkers with each other
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What does Holden write the composition about?
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Allie's glove
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Holden asked about Stradlater's date and when Stradlater doesn't give him a straight answer, (____) hits (____).
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Stradler hits Holden.
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After the fight with Stradlater, where does Holden go?
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Robert Ackley's room.
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When Holden is in Robert Ackley's room and tries to talk to Ackley about the monestary and play canasta, he decides to leave. What does he say to the sleeping kids before be leaves?
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"Good night, you morons!"
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Who does Holden meet when he is on the train to NY?
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Mrs. Morrow.
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Who is Mrs. Morrow's son?
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Ernie Morrow.
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When Holden is talking to Mrs. Morrow, he lies to her about 1.
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1. His name
2. her son
3. where he is going for vacation
4. his operation
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Who does Holden want to call when he is in NY?
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5.
Who does he end up calling?
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1. D.B.
2. Phoebe
3. Sally Hayes
4. Jane Gallagher
5. Carl Luce
He ends up calling Faith Cavendish
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Holden goes to a bar and meets a dancer. What is the bar's name and who is the girl?
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Lavender Room and Bernice Krebs/Crabs
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Where does Holden meet DB's ex-girlfriend? What is her name?
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Ernie's
Lillian Simmons
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While in the elevator, the elevator boy hooks Holden up with a prostitute. What is the pimp's and prostitute's name?
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Maurice and Sunny
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Who does Holden make a date with?
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Sally Hayes
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Where does Holden go to see if his sister is there?
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The park and museum.
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How old is Holden?
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16
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What 3 prep schools has Holden attended?
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1. Pency Prep
2. Elkton Hills
3. Whooton
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Who jumped out out the window? What school did this happen at?
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James Castle jumped out of the window at Elkton Hills.
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What did Allie die of?
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Leukemia
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What story did DB write?
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The Secret Goldfish
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How old is Phoebe?
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10
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When Holden calls up Carl Luce, where do they meet?
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The Wicker Bar
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Who is Mr. Antolini? What did he do that was so significant?
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An old English teacher at Elkton Hills. He was the only one who covered and carried the dead body of James Castle.
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Who did Holden board with for two months at Elkton Hills and was a very good whistler?
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Harris Macklin
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Who is the Headmaster of Pency Prep?
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Mr. Thurmer
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Where is Pencey Prep?
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Pennsylvania
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What hotel does Holden stay in?
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The Edmont
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I AM STATEMENTS ON FLIP
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I am quite a heavy smoker.
I am quite healthy though.
I’m the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life.
I’m quite illiterate, but I read a lot
I can be quite sarcastic when I’m in the mood.
I’m an exhibitionist.
I’m a very weak guy.
I’m quite a nervous guy.
I’m not too tough.
I’m a pacifist, if you want to know the truth.
Im a Madman.
I'm a virgin.
I'm crazy.
I'm probably the biggest sex maniac you ever saw.
I'm the only dumb one in the family.
I'm a goddamn minor
I'm in bad shape. I'm in lousy shape.
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Where does Holden go ice skating with Sally Hayes?
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Radio City
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Holden tries to make dates with two random girls? Who are they?
