The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 17-18

What does Holden buy for his sister?

• A "Little Shirley Beans" record.
• A Red hunting hat to match his.
• A scarf.
• A book for her to write her stories in.

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When Holden is walking on the street, he comes across a little boy singing, and he states "It made me feel better". Infer Holden's feelings:

• Holden really likes the song.
• Holden liked the boy's voice.
• Holden likes the boy.
• Holden likes children more than adults and can understand them better.

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What does Holden think of Sally?

• She's the smartest woman he knows.
• He thinks shes beautiful and sincere.
• He doesn't really like or respect her.
• She's a lot like Jane.

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What happens when Holden calls Jane?

• She answers and they agree to meet up.
• She yells at him and hangs up.
• Her father answers and Holden lies and says he is a salesman.
• Her mother answers and Holden hangs up.

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What does Holden find so appealing about the museum?

• The wide quiet spaces.
• The educational elements.
• Nothing ever changes.
• The smell.

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In your opinion, why does Holden like that nothing changes in the museum?

• He is scared of change and the unknown.
• He feels smart because he will always know where everything is there.
• He likes the set up of the museum.
• He wants to bring Phoebe there and show her around.

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What does Holden mean when he states, "I took my old hunting hat out of my pocket, while I walked, and put it on. I know I wouldn't meet anybody that knew me."

• He was cold but didn't want anyone to know he was cold.
• He knows the hat is ugly and he is embarrassed by it.
• He will be teased by people who know him for wearing the hat because it is ridiculous.
• The hat represents his uniquness as he struggles between his individuaity and conforming.

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Where does the title of the novel come from?

• a movie Holden watched

• a song a little boy sings

• the nuns

• a game Holden and Jane played

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Holden ends chapter 17 in love with Sally

• True

• False

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What does Holden ask Sally to do?

• Run away with him

• Tell his mom and dad he dropped out

• Call Jane

• Buy him lunch

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