Catcher in the Rye: Chapter 20 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

After Valencia sings, what does Holden ask the header waiter to do?

ask Valencia to join him for a drink

When Holden leaves the Wicker Bar, why is he holding his stomach?

he's drunk and pretending he was shot

After Holden talks to Sally, how does he picture her at home that evening?

he pictures her out with all the Lunts and that Andover jerk

While in the bathroom, what advice does Holden give the piano player at the bar?

he should be on the radio because he's so handsome Signup and view all the answers

What excuse does the lady in the hat check room give Holden for not going on a date with him?

she was old enough to be his mother Signup and view all the answers

What does Holden say he wants done with his body when he dies?

dumped in the river Signup and view all the answers

Why was Holden not able to attend brother Allie's funeral?

he was in the hospital after he hurt his hand Signup and view all the answers

While at the lagoon in Central Park, what does Holden do with the coins?

skips them on water and throws in Signup and view all the answers

What is that Holden worries about after he decides to go home and see Phoebe?

<ol> <li>he was worried of front door creaking and that parents would hear him 2) didn't want to upset Phoebe if he died</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 20 Summary Notes

Holden requests the header waiter to invite Valencia for a drink after her performance.
Leaving the Wicker Bar, Holden pretends to have been shot, holding his stomach as he displays his drunken state.
Post-conversation with Sally, Holden envisions her spending the evening with socialites and a peer from Andover, feeling frustrated and excluded.
In the bathroom, Holden compliments the piano player, suggesting his good looks make him suitable for radio work.
A woman in the hat check room declines a date with Holden, citing their age difference as she feels she could be his mother.
He expresses a desire for his body to be dumped in the river after death, reflecting his troubled mindset.
Holden was unable to attend his brother Allie's funeral due to being hospitalized from a hand injury.
At the Central Park lagoon, he skips coins over the water, illustrating a moment of distraction and despair.
Concerns plague Holden as he decides to return home to see Phoebe, notably fears about the front door creaking potentially alerting his parents and upsetting Phoebe if something were to happen to him.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 20 from 'The Catcher in the Rye' with these flashcards. This quiz covers key moments and character actions, providing insights into Holden Caulfield's experiences. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the text.