The Catcher in the Rye - Chapters 9-14 Quiz
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When Holden gets off the train, who does he decide to call?

  • D.B.
  • Faith Cavendish
  • He can't decide (correct)
  • Phoebe

    • Why won't Holden call Phoebe, his sister?

  • He thinks she doesn't like him anymore
  • He doesn't want his parents to pick up the phone (correct)
  • He knows she's asleep (correct)
  • He is angry with her

    • What anecdote does Holden bring up with his cab driver?

    The one concerning the ducks and what happens to them when the lagoon in Central Park South freezes over.

    What is the name of the hotel Holden stays in?

    <p>Edmont Hotel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Holden take off his red hat before going into the hotel?

    <p>He'd look like a screwball if he wore it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Holden see a man doing out of his hotel window?

    <p>He is wearing women's clothes walking back and forth in front of the mirror.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Holden see a couple doing from his hotel window?

    <p>They are taking turns squirting water on each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rule about sex does Holden have and with whom does he break it?

    <p>To never horse around with girls that were a pain in the butt; he breaks it with Anne Louise Sherman.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Holden call, and why?

    <p>He calls Faith Cavendish to go out for a cocktail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does Faith eventually meet with Holden and why?

    <p>No; her roommate is sick, it's late, and Holden sounds too young.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the nightclub Holden decides to go to?

    <p>The Lavender Room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Phoebe wear her hair in the summertime compared to the wintertime?

    <p>In the summer, it is short and tucked behind her ears; in the winter, it is long and sometimes braided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is peculiar about the first name of Phoebe's imaginary lady detective?

    <p>It is spelled 'Hazle' rather than 'Hazel'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the band playing in the Lavender Room?

    <p>Buddy Singer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The best-looking of the three girls has what color hair and is very good at what? What is her name?

    <p>Blonde hair; dancing; her name is Bernice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the girls is persistent in making fun of Holden's age?

    <p>Laverne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Of the three girls, which is the most corny in saying things like 'licorice stick' and 'little girl's room'?

    <p>Marty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the girls leave early?

    <p>They have to get up early and go see the first show at Radio City Music Hall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alias Holden uses with the girls?

    <p>Jim Steele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do all the girls know each other?

    <p>They work for the same insurance office in Seattle, Washington.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Holden still worried about at the beginning of chapter 11?

    <p>Jane and Stradlater's date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Jane and Holden meet?

    <p>Her Doberman pinscher kept using Holden's lawn as a bathroom; later, he talked to her at the pool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jane is not strictly beautiful but also...

    <p>Funny.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Jane 'muckle-mouthed'?

    <p>It would move all over the place when she talked and it hung open when she was in her golf stance and while she read.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the only person outside of the Caulfield family that's actually seen Allie's mitt?

    <p>Jane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jane do after her father leaves the porch, and how does Holden react?

    <p>A tear drops out of her eye and she starts to cry; he kisses her everywhere except for her mouth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Jane crying?

    <p>Holden was never able to figure it out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical thing did Jane and Holden always do?

    <p>Held hands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Holden decides to leave the hotel, to what other nightclub does he go and where is it?

    <p>Ernie's in Greenwich Village.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Holden know about Ernie's?

    <p>He used to go with D.B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is odd about the streets as Holden goes to Ernie's for a Saturday night?

    <p>They're empty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anecdote does Holden again refer to with his cab driver?

    <p>The one about the ducks and what happens to them when the lagoon freezes over in Central Park South.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Holden's cab driver respond to his anecdote?

    <p>He says that it's tougher for the fish who have to stay frozen in the ice; also, he says that if you're a fish, nature will provide for you.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The audience at Ernie's is mostly whom?

    <p>Prep high school and college kids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has Ernie become too good to a point where he's bad?

    <p>He has added too many things to his music and acts very humble when he's actually a slob.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Holden's favorite drink?

    <p>Scotch and soda.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is going on on one side of Holden's table?

    <p>A couple his age is having a very boring conversation; a Joe Yale-looking guy is talking about a classmate that attempted suicide while groping his date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is going on on the other side of Holden's table?

    <p>A Joe Yale-looking guy is talking about a classmate that attempted suicide while groping his date; a couple his age is having a very boring conversation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the one good thing Holden says about Lillian Simmons, despite no one liking her?

    <p>She has big knockers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Lillian Simmons' only concern when talking to Holden?

    <p>His brother, D.B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Holden get back to his hotel?

    <p>He walks all 41 blocks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'yellow guy'? Is Holden yellow?

    <p>A person who will not get physical or super angry in a conflict to stop it from going further; he doesn't know for sure but he thinks he is slightly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At Whooton, Holden drank a whole pint of Scotch with Raymond Goldfarb showing what?

    <p>That he could not easily get drunk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the elevator bellboy ask Holden?

    <p>If he would like some company: 'a throw' for $5 and until noon for $15.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Holden nervous about the prostitute?

    <p>He is a virgin; he is always stopping when girls tell him to and other guys just keep going.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a woman like a violin?

    <p>It takes a great musician to play it right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Holden as he gets up to answer the door after someone knocks?

    <p>He trips over his suitcase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As soon as the prostitute (Sunny) enters the room, what does she do?

    <p>Pulls her dress off; Holden wants to talk first.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sunny ask Holden to do for her and why?

    <p>Hang up her dress to prevent wrinkles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What excuse does Holden have for not being in the mood for sex?

    <p>He says he just had an operation done on his clavichord.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Sunny leaves, it's becoming light. What does Holden do that he usually does when he gets depressed?

    <p>Talks aloud to Allie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Allie act in the Bobby Fallon story that Holden talks aloud to him about?

    <p>He didn't get sore despite being called too young to go to Lake Sedebego.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can't Holden pray?

    <p>He is an atheist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Holden like about the Bible but dislike who and why?

    <p>Holden likes Jesus but dislikes the disciples because they were always letting Jesus down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Arthur Childs disagree with Holden about the disciples?

    <p>Jesus chose the disciples and, therefore, if you don't like the disciples, then you don't like Jesus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Holden believe about Judas?

    <p>That he was not sent to Hell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Maurice and Sunny return to get from Holden?

    <p>The $5 he still owed Sunny, allegedly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maurice unbutton, unveiling what?

    <p>His whole shirt, unveiling his hairy stomach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Holden go after getting punched in the stomach by Maurice?

    <p>He goes right to the bathroom, similar to how he did with Stradlater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Holden's story about being shot by Maurice in the gut only to surprise him and shoot him back, who is there to bandage Holden's wound?

    <p>Jane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why doesn't Holden commit suicide?

    <p>He doesn't want anyone seeing his gory body after falling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do these chapters take place?

    <p>Saturday night and early Sunday morning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapters 9-14 Summary

    • Holden refrains from calling his sister Phoebe because he knows she is sleeping and worries their parents might answer the phone.
    • He poses an awkward question to his cab driver about what happens to the ducks in Central Park when it freezes; the driver finds it foolish and offers no answer.
    • Holden stays at the Edmont Hotel, where he has mixed feelings about wearing his distinctive red hat.
    • Revealing moments in his hotel room include observing a man dressed in women's clothing and a couple playfully squirting water at each other.
    • Holden breaks his personal rule about not becoming involved with troublesome girls by engaging with Anne Louise Sherman.
    • He attempts to contact Faith Cavendish for a drink, but she declines, citing a sick roommate and Holden's youthfulness.

    Nightlife and Social Encounters

    • Holden visits The Lavender Room, a nightclub, where he notes the first name of a girl, Phoebe's imaginary detective, is spelled unusually.
    • He encounters a group of girls, the most attractive of whom, Bernice, is a blonde dancer; Laverne is notable for mocking Holden's age.
    • The girls leave early to attend a matinée at Radio City Music Hall.
    • Holden adopts the alias "Jim Steele" to interact with the girls, who all work together in Seattle.

    Reflections on Relationships

    • Holden reflects anxiously on Jane's date with Stradlater, recalling their first meeting with humor.
    • Their bond includes physical affection, like holding hands, showcasing their closeness beyond typical teenage relationships.
    • At Ernie's club, he observes the audience and comments on the pianist Ernie's style, which has grown too complicated despite his talent.

    Personal Struggles and Encounters

    • As Holden returns to his hotel on foot, he grapples with feelings about confronting a prostitute, Sunny, emphasizing his virginity and apprehension.
    • A mix of awkwardness and humor unfolds when he interacts with Sunny, leading to an emotional and reflective episode afterward.

    Emotional Turbulence

    • After Sunny leaves, Holden experiences sadness and begins talking to his deceased brother, Allie, reflecting on profound personal loss.
    • He expresses skepticism toward religion, favoring Jesus while criticizing his disciples for their shortcomings, leading to existential musings.

    Confrontations and Consequences

    • Maurice returns to demand money from Holden, resulting in a physical confrontation that leaves Holden feeling vulnerable and introspective about violence and mortality.
    • In a hypothetical situation, Holden imagines a dramatic retaliatory scene involving Jane, illustrating his emotional turmoil and longing for connection.

    Themes of Isolation and Identity

    • Throughout these chapters, Holden grapples with feelings of alienation, the complexities of growing up, and the painful process of dealing with personal grief and social pressure.

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