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Who is Holden's sister?
Who is Holden's sister?
Phoebe
Who does Holden think is the only dumb one in his family?
Who does Holden think is the only dumb one in his family?
Himself
In the Lavender Room, what did Holden ask the waiter to put in his coke?
In the Lavender Room, what did Holden ask the waiter to put in his coke?
Rum
How does the reader know Holden does not look as old as he says?
How does the reader know Holden does not look as old as he says?
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What did Holden think about the women wanting to see the first show at Radio City Music Hall?
What did Holden think about the women wanting to see the first show at Radio City Music Hall?
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What happened when Holden and Jane Gallagher first met?
What happened when Holden and Jane Gallagher first met?
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Who is the only person Holden ever showed Allie's glove to?
Who is the only person Holden ever showed Allie's glove to?
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How did Holden comfort Jane when her stepfather upset her while they were playing checkers?
How did Holden comfort Jane when her stepfather upset her while they were playing checkers?
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What did Holden ask Horwitz (the cab driver) about on the way to Ernie's?
What did Holden ask Horwitz (the cab driver) about on the way to Ernie's?
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What did Holden do after he ran into Lillian Simmons (a girl D.B. used to date) at Ernie's?
What did Holden do after he ran into Lillian Simmons (a girl D.B. used to date) at Ernie's?
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Holden imagines confronting the glove thief but concludes that he might...
Holden imagines confronting the glove thief but concludes that he might...
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What does Maurice (the elevator guy) offer Holden back at the hotel?
What does Maurice (the elevator guy) offer Holden back at the hotel?
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When Sunny (the prostitute) comes to Holden's room, what excuse does he make to not have sex?
When Sunny (the prostitute) comes to Holden's room, what excuse does he make to not have sex?
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Sunny and Holden argue about the price. How much did he agree to pay her?
Sunny and Holden argue about the price. How much did he agree to pay her?
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Holden says that he is 'sort of atheist', but who does he talk to when he is depressed?
Holden says that he is 'sort of atheist', but who does he talk to when he is depressed?
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Holden and Sally made plans to...
Holden and Sally made plans to...
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Maurice and Sunny come back to Holden's room to collect the extra $5. How did they get the money?
Maurice and Sunny come back to Holden's room to collect the extra $5. How did they get the money?
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Who does Holden call and make plans for a date in the city?
Who does Holden call and make plans for a date in the city?
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Holden is worried that news of his expulsion from Pencey will upset his mother because she is...
Holden is worried that news of his expulsion from Pencey will upset his mother because she is...
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Who does he buy the record for?
Who does he buy the record for?
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What does Holden like best about the museum?
What does Holden like best about the museum?
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Holden goes to breakfast and meets...
Holden goes to breakfast and meets...
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Holden realizes that the nuns are poor and...
Holden realizes that the nuns are poor and...
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What were the lyrics of the song Holden heard a boy singing?
What were the lyrics of the song Holden heard a boy singing?
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At the end of their date, Holden is complaining, but what does he finally suggest they do?
At the end of their date, Holden is complaining, but what does he finally suggest they do?
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What former school friend does Holden call and make plans with?
What former school friend does Holden call and make plans with?
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Holden hates the movies, but goes and sees what type of film before meeting Carl?
Holden hates the movies, but goes and sees what type of film before meeting Carl?
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D.B. was in the Army, and hated it. Unlike D.B. Holden thinks if there is a war, he would...
D.B. was in the Army, and hated it. Unlike D.B. Holden thinks if there is a war, he would...
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Study Notes
Holden's Family and Relationships
- Holden's sister is Phoebe.
- Holden thinks he is the only dumb one in his family.
Holden's Encounters
- In the Lavender Room, Holden asked the waiter to put rum in his coke.
- Holden was carded at the bar, indicating he doesn't look as old as he claims.
- Holden thought the women wanting to see the first show at Radio City Music Hall were sad.
Memories of Jane Gallagher
- Holden started thinking about Jane Gallagher, whom he met when her dog relieved itself on his lawn.
- Holden showed Jane his brother Allie's glove, the only person he ever shared it with.
- Holden comforted Jane by kissing her face everywhere except her lips when her stepfather upset her.
Experiences in New York City
- Holden asked Horwitz, the cab driver, about what happens to the ducks in Central Park during the winter.
- Holden ran into Lillian Simmons, a girl his brother D.B. used to date, at Ernie's and was forced to leave to get away from her.
- Holden imagined confronting the glove thief but concluded he might yell but wouldn't hit the guy because he is a pacifist.
- Maurice, the elevator guy, offered Holden a session with a prostitute.
Prostitutes and Confrontations
- Holden made an excuse not to have sex with Sunny, the prostitute, claiming he just had an operation.
- Holden argued with Sunny about the price and agreed to pay her $5.
- Maurice and Sunny came back to Holden's room to collect the extra $5, and Maurice pinned Holden while Sunny took the money from his wallet.
Social Encounters and Plans
- Holden made plans with Sally Hayes to attend a matinee of a play.
- Holden worried that news of his expulsion from Pencey would upset his mother, who hasn't been healthy since his brother Allie died.
Phoebe and Miscellaneous
- Holden bought a record for Phoebe.
- Holden liked the museum because it never changes.
- Holden met two nuns while having breakfast and paid for their meal/made a donation.
- Holden heard a boy singing a song with the lyrics "Catch a body coming through the rye".
- Holden suggested getting married to Sally to avoid responsibilities.
More Encounters and Plans
- Holden called and made plans with Carl Luce, a former school friend.
- Before meeting Carl, Holden went to see a war film.
- Unlike D.B., who hated the Army, Holden thinks if there is a war, he would volunteer to sit on top of the atomic bomb.
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Test your knowledge of chapters 10-18 of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Covers key characters, events, and themes from the novel.
