The Catcher in the Rye: Chapters 10-18

Questions and Answers

Who is Holden's sister?

Phoebe

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?

Rum

How does the reader know Holden does not look as old as he says?

He is carded at the bar Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden think about the women wanting to see the first show at Radio City Music Hall?

He thought they were sad Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Holden and Jane Gallagher first met?

Her dog had relieved itself on his lawn Signup and view all the answers

Who is the only person Holden ever showed Allie's glove to?

Jane Gallagher Signup and view all the answers

How did Holden comfort Jane when her stepfather upset her while they were playing checkers?

Holden kissed her face everywhere except her lips Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden ask Horwitz (the cab driver) about on the way to Ernie's?

What happens to the ducks in Central Park during the winter? Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden do after he ran into Lillian Simmons (a girl D.B. used to date) at Ernie's?

He's forced to leave to get away from her Signup and view all the answers

Holden imagines confronting the glove thief but concludes that he might...

yell, but wouldn't hit the guy because he is a pacifist Signup and view all the answers

What does Maurice (the elevator guy) offer Holden back at the hotel?

A session with a prostitute Signup and view all the answers

When Sunny (the prostitute) comes to Holden's room, what excuse does he make to not have sex?

He just had an operation Signup and view all the answers

Sunny and Holden argue about the price. How much did he agree to pay her?

$5 Signup and view all the answers

Holden says that he is 'sort of atheist', but who does he talk to when he is depressed?

Allie Signup and view all the answers

Holden and Sally made plans to...

attend a matinee of a play Signup and view all the answers

Maurice and Sunny come back to Holden's room to collect the extra $5. How did they get the money?

Maurice pins Holden & Sunny takes the money from his wallet Signup and view all the answers

Who does Holden call and make plans for a date in the city?

Sally Hayes Signup and view all the answers

Holden is worried that news of his expulsion from Pencey will upset his mother because she is...

hasn't been healthy since his brother Allie died Signup and view all the answers

Who does he buy the record for?

Phoebe Signup and view all the answers

What does Holden like best about the museum?

It never changes Signup and view all the answers

Holden goes to breakfast and meets...

two nuns Signup and view all the answers

Holden realizes that the nuns are poor and...

pays for breakfast/ makes a donation Signup and view all the answers

What were the lyrics of the song Holden heard a boy singing?

Catch a body coming through the rye Signup and view all the answers

At the end of their date, Holden is complaining, but what does he finally suggest they do?

Get married to avoid responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What former school friend does Holden call and make plans with?

Carl Luce Signup and view all the answers

Holden hates the movies, but goes and sees what type of film before meeting Carl?

A war film Signup and view all the answers

D.B. was in the Army, and hated it. Unlike D.B. Holden thinks if there is a war, he would...

Volunteer to sit on top of the atomic bomb Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.