Catcher in the Rye Ch. 11-12

Front

What made Jane Gallagher cry when she and Holden were playing checkers?

Back

Something to do with Holden's mother's husband - but he never could figure it out.

Front

What does Holden discuss with Horwitz?

Back

What happens to the ducks and the fish in the Central Park lagoon in winter.

Front

Is Jane Gallagher considered pretty according to Holden's mother?

Back

No.

Front

How does Holden know about Ernie’s in Greenwich Village?

Back

His brother, D.B., went there a lot.

Front

What is the main theme of the first paragraph of chapter 12?

Back

Loneliness.

Front

What does Holden Caulfield often feel throughout the novel?

Back

Alienation and loneliness.

Front

What is the significance of the ducks in Central Park?

Back

They symbolize Holden's concerns about change and the future.

Front

How does Holden view adulthood?

Back

He sees it as phony and corrupt.

Front

What does Holden's relationship with his sister Phoebe represent?

Back

A source of genuine connection and innocence.

Front

What does the red hunting hat symbolize for Holden?

Back

Protection and individuality.