The Catcher in the Rye- Chapter 24 Questions

How is Holden feeling while at Mr. Antolini's?

• Happier than ever
• Physically ill with a headache
• Motivated to change his life
• Ready to go back home and talk to his parents

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What does Mr. Antolini mean when he says "I have a feeling that you're riding for some terrible, terrible fall"?

• He is foreshadowing that Holden is in a critical stage in life and if he doesn't make a change, his life could end tragically.
• He is foreshadowing that Holden will fall out a window or down the stairs if he doesn't get some proper sleep.
• He is watching Holden sitting on the couch awkwardly and fears he will fall down.
• He is talking about about Holden's education and that if he doesn't take it seriously, he will never graduate.

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What does Mr. Antolini do that makes Holden leave his apartment immediately?

• Starts crying.
• Touches Holden.
• Asks for money.
• Passes out.

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What does the quote "The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of the mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one" mean?

• He is suggesting Holden may die or commit suicide due to his immaturity and lack of understanding.

• He is suggesting Holden is acting like a baby and needs to grow up and stop crying.

• He is suggesting Holden needs to get a part-time job to become more mature.

• He is suggesting that Holden find do more activities in the community and at school to become more mature.

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Where does Holden say he is going when he leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment?

• The museum 
• The train station
• The park
• The movies

Who does Mr. Antolini say he has had dinner with?

• Holden's Father

• Holden's Mother

• Holden's brother, D.B.

• Holden's entire family

What do we learn about Mrs. Antolini?

• She is much younger than Mr. Antolini

• She has never met Holden before

• She is much older than Mr. Antolini

• She is an alcoholic

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How did Mr. Antolini feel about D.B. going to Hollywood?

• He said that he was disappointed because he knew that D.B. was not capable of making entertaining movies.

• He said that he was thrilled that D.B.'s work was being recognized.

• He said that anyone who could write as well as D.B. should not go to Hollywood.

• He said that he wishes it was Holden who was recognized for his writing, not D.B.

Why does Holden like Richard Kinsella’s speeches better than anyone else’s?

• Holden finds Richard’s speeches tiring because he has already heard all of the information before.

• Holden finds Richard’s speeches inauthentic and phony because he feels he is making it all up.

• Holden finds Richard’s speeches boring because he digresses from his topic and speaks about more interesting subjects.

• Holden finds Richard’s speeches exciting because he digresses from his topic and speaks about more interesting subjects.

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What does Mr. Antolini say that Holden will do once he decides what to do with his life?

• He will begin to actually tell the truth to the people around him

• He will be able to drop out of school and pursue his passion

• He will be able to apply himself and focus in school

• He will be able to actually call Jane Gallagher

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