The Catcher in the Rye Chapters Overview

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How many blocks to the hotel?

41 gorgeous blocks

How many stories up was his apartment when he was little?

12 stories

What did he put on and what did he wish he had?

His shoes

His scarf

His red hunting hat (correct)

His gloves

I'm one of those very _____

yellow guys Signup and view all the answers

It's no fun to be _____

yellow Signup and view all the answers

What drove Holden's mother crazy?

When Holden didn't care when he lost his things Signup and view all the answers

What does Holden hate?

Fist fights Signup and view all the answers

What scares Holden the most in a fist fight?

The guy's face Signup and view all the answers

What is one thing Holden has that his friend doesn't?

A terrific capacity to drink all night without showing it Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Cuban guy Holden saw who asked him for directions?

Came out drunk from a dumpy-looking bar Signup and view all the answers

What did the lobby of the hotel smell like?

50 million dead cigars Signup and view all the answers

What did the elevator boy ask Holden?

If he wants a 'throw' or till noon the whole night Signup and view all the answers

What is Holden's room number?

1222 Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden do to prepare?

Water on his hair, tested if his breath stank, brushed his teeth, clean shirt Signup and view all the answers

If you want to know the truth, I'm a _____

virgin Signup and view all the answers

When you're coming pretty close to doing it with a girl she keeps _____

telling you to stop Signup and view all the answers

When a girl gets passionate she _____

doesn't have any brains Signup and view all the answers

Who was the guy in the book Holden read about?

Monsieur Blanchard Signup and view all the answers

Where did Monsieur Blanchard live?

In a big château on the Riviera in Europe Signup and view all the answers

What did Monsieur Blanchard do?

Beat women off with a club Signup and view all the answers

What phrase did Holden think about?

Caulfield and his Magic Violin Signup and view all the answers

When Holden horses around with a girl, he has a lot of trouble _____

finding what he's looking for Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden do on the way to opening the door for the prostitute?

Tripped over his suitcase Signup and view all the answers

What was the prostitute wearing?

Polo coat, no hat, green dress Signup and view all the answers

Holden was getting more and more _____

nonchalant Signup and view all the answers

What did the prostitute do when she got in the room?

Sat down on the chair in the room and jiggled her foot up and down Signup and view all the answers

What did the prostitute's voice sound like?

Tiny little wheeny-whiney voice Signup and view all the answers

What did the prostitute say she doesn't do?

Smoke Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden say his name was?

Jim Steele Signup and view all the answers

What did she say when Holden said he was 22 years old?

'Like fun you are' Signup and view all the answers

What did she ask Holden repeatedly?

'Ya got a watch on ya?' Signup and view all the answers

Where did the prostitute come from?

Hollywood Signup and view all the answers

What is her name?

Sunny Signup and view all the answers

What did Sunny ask Holden to do?

Hang up her dress Signup and view all the answers

I was a lousy _____

conversationalist Signup and view all the answers

What does she do during the day?

Go to the show Signup and view all the answers

I felt more ____ than sexy

depressed Signup and view all the answers

She was _____

depressing Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden lie about?

He got an operation in clavichord; spinal canal Signup and view all the answers

What did Sunny do to Holden and what did she say?

Sat on his lap; said that he is cute Signup and view all the answers

Who did Sunny say Holden looked like?

A guy in the movies who was Mel-vine Douglas's kid brother that falls off a boat Signup and view all the answers

Sunny started ____.

Getting funny Signup and view all the answers

She gave Holden a _____

Terrifically dirty look Signup and view all the answers

Holden said he was just _____

Premature in his calculations Signup and view all the answers

She was a pretty _____

Spooky kid Signup and view all the answers

What did Sunny call him?

Crumb-bum Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Main Events and Characters

Holden walks 41 blocks to the hotel because he doesn't want to take a taxi again.
He reflects on his childhood, noting he lived in a 12-story apartment.
Wears his red hunting hat and regrets not having his stolen gloves from Pencey.

Holden's Personality and Views

Describes himself as one of those "yellow guys," indicating a lack of courage.
His mother is upset by his indifference towards losing belongings.
Holden expresses a strong dislike for fist fights, fearing the facial expressions of opponents rather than just physical pain.

Interactions and Experiences

Encounters a drunk Cuban who asks for subway directions near a bar.
The hotel lobby has a strong odor reminiscent of many dead cigars.
The elevator boy offers him options for a "throw," questioning if he wants it until noon.

Personal Preparations

Holden prepares himself before meetings, ensuring his hair is neat and breath is fresh.
Admits to being a virgin and feeling discomfort during intimate situations with girls.

Reflections on Relationships

Remembers a character from a book, Monsieur Blanchard, who views women as objects to be mastered.
Contemplates the idea of "Caulfield and his Magic Violin," reflecting on desire and connection.

Encounter with the Prostitute

Tripped over his suitcase when opening the door for a prostitute named Sunny.
Sunny's attire includes a polo coat and a green dress, and she has a whiny voice.
She repeatedly asks Holden if he has a watch, indicating a focus on material possessions.

Holden's Emotions

Feels more depressed than sexy during his encounter with Sunny, reflecting his inner turmoil.
Describes Sunny as depressing, expressing his feelings of inadequacy in conversations.

Conclusion of Encounter

Holds a fabrication about having a clavichord operation to deter expectations.
Sunny displays a mix of crude humor and crude behavior, which unsettles Holden.
He feels misunderstood, referring to himself as premature in his thoughts, and Sunny harshly labels him a “crumb-bum.”

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Explore the main events and characters of J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye'. This quiz delves into Holden Caulfield's personality, his interactions, and his reflections on life as he navigates New York City. Test your knowledge and understanding of this iconic novel.