The Catcher in the Rye Chapter 10-15

Identify Jane Gallagher.

• She was the sister of a boy on the fencing team. She usually attended the games, hoping to attract Holden's attention.
• She was the headmaster's daughter. Holden dated her until her father made them stop seeing each other.
• She had lived next door to Holden before he came to Pencey. They played checkers and became good friends.
• She was the daughter of his mother's best friend. Holden introduced her to Stradlater, because he didn't want to date her himself.

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Who is Phoebe?

• She is Holden's little sister, who he likes a lot.

• She is an old friend of Holden's brother.

• She is Holden's aunt, in whom he confides.

• She is a playmate from his early childhood.

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Describe Holden's relationship with Jane Gallagher.

• They have been romantically involved for over a year, although they are currently having a disagreement because Jane wants to date others and Holden doesn't.
• They seem to be good friends, playing checkers, going to movies, and talking, but there was no advanced romantic involvement between them.
• They used to be romantically involved, but now they can't stand each other.
• They have only spoken a few times, but Holden would like to get to know her better.

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Who was the first person Holden called once he arrived in New York?

• He called Sally.

• He called Jane.

• He called Phoebe.

• He didn't end calling anyone.

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What does Holden see outside his hotel window?

• A man wearing women's clothes.

• A man and a woman squirting water at each other with a water gun.

• A prostitute

• A woman dancing alone with a mannequin.

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What does Holden ask the cab driver about?

• Where do the ducks go.
• A club where he can go drinking.
• How to build a bomb.
• Where is Central Park.

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 According to Holden, he knew he was happy when he was

• Writing essays for Mr. Spencer
• Holding hands with Jane
•  Fooling “phonies” with elaborate lies
• Listening to Ernie play piano

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Who is Lillian Simmons?

• Holden's childhood friend.

• Stradlater's ex-girlfirend.

• Ackley's sister.

• D.B.'s old girlfriend.

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What is the name of the night club Holden goes to where he meets the women?

• Lilac Room

• Ernie's Piano Bar

• Lavender Room

• Hotel Lobby

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When does Holden agree to pay a prostitute to come to his room?

• When he gets to the front desk at the hotel, the clerk offers him this service.
• When he gets upstairs to his room, he calls a number for an Escort Service.
• He is propositioned by the prostitute, Sunny when he goes to The Lavender Room in the Hotel.
• When he gets in the elevator, the elevator guy also works as a pimp.