A Catcher in the Rye Chapters 21-23

In chapter 21, how does Holden get into his apartment without an issue?

• There is a new elevator operator who doesn't recognize him so he lies that he is there to see the neighbors.

• Phoebe sneaks him in through the fire escape.

• No one is in his apartment: his parents and Phoebe are at a party.

• He doesn't successfully make it in. The elevator operator doesn't recognize him so he isn't allowed on the premises.

When Phoebe realizes that Holden has been kicked out of another school, what is her response to Holden's attempt to justify his behavior?

• She refuses to listen and covers her head with a pillow.

• She asks for a cigarette as the situation is stressing her out.

• She is happy for him as she knew he hated that school.

• She tells Holden she supports his decision, but their parents are going to be angry.

When Holden tries to explain why he fails his classes and tells her all the things he hates about school, she responds by

• Accusing Holden of hating everything.

• Telling Holden he deserves to be happy.

• Ignoring him and talking instead about her school play.

• Asking him what he will do next.

What word best describes Phoebe?

• mature

• immature

• sad

• happy

Holden says that Phoebe can be too

• affectionate

• unemotional

• honest

• funny

What does Holden tell Phoebe he wants to do when he grows up?

• Become a lawyer like their father

• Holden says that he imagines a gigantic field of rye on a cliff full of children playing. He wants to stand at the edge of the cliff and catch the children when they come too close to falling off.

• He says that he doesn't want to grow up.

• Be a writer so that he can make other teenagers not feel alone.

To Holden, what does Phoebe represent?

• innocence

• the future

• ethics

• the past

Who is Mr. Antolini?

• an English teacher Holden had at Elkton Hills

• a History teacher Holden had at the Whooton School.

• a friend of Holden's parents

• Mr. Spencer's friend

What is Mr. Antolini's reaction to Holden being expelled from another school?

• Shock

• He's not surprised.

• Indifference

• Anger

What does Holden note about Mr. Antolini's actions that demonstrated courage and kindness?

• He was the only teacher who approached James Castle’s body after his death.

• He allows Holden to stay at his home.

• He always made sure that students with poor parents never felt badly about their suitcases.