Catcher in the Rye, Chapters 18-20

What did Holden think of the show at Radio City?

• He said it was the best show he had ever seen.

• It was supposed to be religious, but he didn't think it was.

• It was phony and stupid.

• It was a comedy of errirs.

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Holden makes all of the following comments about war or the Army except:

• He thought about joining the Army but decided to join the Navy next year instead.

• It would drive him crazy to be in the Army with a bunch of guys like Ackley and Stradlater.

• It would be better if they just take him out and stick him in front of the firing squad.

• He would like to sit on top of the atomic bomb if there ever is another war.

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Why did Holden call Carl Luce even though he didn't like him much?

• Holden was desperate for companionship and also thought Luce was intellectual and could help him.

• He wanted to borrow money. He knew Luce was rich and was a sucker for a sob story.

• Luce has his own apartment. Holden wants Luce to let him stay with him until Wednesday when he can go home.

• Holden wants Luce to tutor him over the holidays.

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What did Holden and Luce discuss?

• They discussed Holden's career possibilities.

• They discussed Luce's romantic life and Holden's lack of one.

• They discussed books they had both read recently.

• Holden told Luce all about his adventures of the last few days.

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Where does Holden go after he leaves the bar, and what does he find when he gets there?

• He goes to the museum. He finds mummies.

• He goes to the lake. He finds Phoebe.

• He goes to the lake. He finds no ducks.

• He goes back to the hotel to apologize to Maurice.

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What happens to Phoebe's record?

• Holden sells it for extra money to get him through until Wednesday.

• Holden drops it, and it breaks into pieces.

• Holden exchanges it for a different record.

• Holden gives the record to Luce so that Luce can give it to his ill sister.

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Why didn't Holden go to Allie's funeral?

• He was away at Pencey Prep School

• He was away at the fencing championships.

• He was in the hospital with a broken hand.

• He was in the hospital with a brain tumor.

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Why doesn't Holden like going to the cemetery to visit Allie's grave?

• Rain pours on Allie's grave and may get inside the casket.

• He is not allowed on cemetery grounds because he vandalized certain areas of it before.

• His parents don't want him to come along with them when they go, and he has no other means of transportation.

• Allie was cremated, and Holden can't get used to the idea of there being no body in the casket.

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Why did Holden decide to go home so early (Before Wednesday)?

• He decided the most noble thing to do was go ahead and face his parents.

• He was feeling very ill and was afraid he would get worse if he didn't take care of himself. He knew his mother would care for him even if she was angry with him.

• He wanted to see Phoebe

• He knew that his parents were out for the evening. He wanted food and cigarettes.

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Who is Holden going to see at the end of these chapters?

• Sally

• Jane

• Ackley

• Phoebe

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