The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 1- 3

Front

Who is the character that hates Stradlater and never comes in the room if Stradlater is around?

Back

Ackley

Front

What phrase does Holden Caulfield dislike hearing yelled at people?

Back

Good luck!

Front

Who does Holden visit instead of watching the football game?

Back

Mr. Spencer

Front

What special possession does Mr. Spencer take pride in?

Back

An old Navajo blanket

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What topic did Holden write about for his history composition?

Back

The ancient Egyptians

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Catcher in the Rye'?

Back

The struggles of teenage alienation and identity.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does Holden Caulfield think about adulthood?

Back

He views it as phony and superficial.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the red hunting hat in the story?

Back

It symbolizes Holden's desire for protection and individuality.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does Holden feel about his brother D.B.?

Back

He feels that D.B. has become a phony in Hollywood.

Front

What does Holden mean by the term 'phoniness'?

Back

It refers to the insincerity and superficiality he perceives in people.