Catcher in the Rye: Chapters 13-18 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does the elevator operator at the Edmont Hotel offer Holden while he is trying to return to his room?

A drink

A prostitute for 5 dollars (correct)

A room upgrade

A free meal

What does Holden believe is the reason he's been unable to sleep with any women?

For his lack of aggression.

What excuse does Holden give Sunny?

He is recovering from an operation on his 'clavichord.'

Why are Maurice and Sunny at Holden's door?

To collect the extra 5 dollars Sunny demanded. Signup and view all the answers

What does Holden imagine himself as after the incident subsides?

A movie character who takes his revenge on Maurice. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Holden call and why?

Sally Hayes, to schedule a date. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Holden nervous about his mother?

She isn't well and she'll be very upset about his expulsion. Signup and view all the answers

What does Holden give to the nuns during breakfast?

10 dollars. Signup and view all the answers

What is Holden planning to buy down in Broadway and for whom?

A record called 'Little Shirley Beans,' for Phoebe. Signup and view all the answers

Who says, '[i]f a body catch a body coming through the rye?'

A little boy Holden sees walking in the street. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Holden meet and what do they tell him?

A person who knows Phoebe; she went on a school trip to the Museum of Natural History that previous day. Signup and view all the answers

How does Holden feel during his walk through a place he previously went for a school trip?

While Holden himself has changed, the museum has stayed exactly the same. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Holden go to meet Sally for his date?

The Biltmore Hotel. Signup and view all the answers

How does Sally annoy Holden during the intermission of the theatrical performance?

By flirting with a pretentious boy from Andover. Signup and view all the answers

What does Holden say that Sally finds ridiculous?

They should run away together and escape from society. Signup and view all the answers

What does Holden call Sally after he becomes increasingly aggravated?

A 'royal pain in the ass.' Signup and view all the answers

What does Holden conclude about girls?

Girls always have an excuse for dating arrogant boys. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Holden call after an unanswered call from Jane and what do they agree to do?

Carl Luce, meet for a drink later that night. Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden and Allie enjoy about the pit orchestra at the Radio City Christmas show and why?

The kettledrum player; he had a minuscule role, but he seemed to take joy and pride in what he did. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sally want to do with Holden?

Go ice skating in Radio City. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 13-18 Study Notes

Holden is approached by the elevator operator at the Edmont Hotel who offers him a prostitute for five dollars.
He blames his inability to sleep with women on his lack of aggression.
When confronted by Sunny, Holden makes up an excuse about recovering from an operation on his "clavichord."
Maurice and Sunny come to Holden's room to collect an additional five dollars that Sunny demands.
Following the incident with Sunny, Holden imagines himself as a movie character taking revenge on Maurice after being shot.
Holden attempts to arrange a date with Sally Hayes by calling her.
He is anxious about his mother's health and fears her reaction to his expulsion from school.
During breakfast, Holden gives ten dollars to two nuns.
He plans to purchase a record titled "Little Shirley Beans" for his sister, Phoebe.
While walking, Holden sees a little boy and recalls the phrase, "[i]f a body catch a body coming through the rye."
He meets someone who knows Phoebe, learning she recently went on a school trip to the Museum of Natural History.
As he walks through the museum, Holden reflects on how he has changed while the museum remains unchanged.
Holden meets Sally at the Biltmore Hotel for their date.
During the intermission of a show, Sally irritates Holden by flirting with a boy from Andover.
Holden proposes that he and Sally should run away together, which she finds ridiculous.
Frustrated with Sally, Holden refers to her as a "royal pain in the ass."
He observes that girls often have reasons for dating arrogant boys, highlighting his critical view of gender dynamics.
After failing to reach Jane, Holden calls Carl Luce, and they agree to meet for drinks later that night.
Both Holden and his brother Allie enjoyed the kettledrum player at the Radio City Christmas show, appreciating the player's joy in his performance despite his minor role.
Sally expresses her desire to go ice skating with Holden at Radio City.

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Test your knowledge of chapters 13 to 18 of 'The Catcher in the Rye' with these flashcards. This quiz covers key characters and events, including Holden's encounters and his thoughts on relationships. Challenge yourself and see how well you remember the nuances of this iconic novel.