The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 12-15

After Holden leaves the Lavender Room, he sits in the lobby of the hotel. Since he isn't tired and doesn't want to go to bed, where does he go?

• Ernie's

• Bert's

• Wingfield's

• Molly's

When Holden asks the cab driver about the ducks, the cab driver tells Holden about what?

• the fish

• his wife

• his dinner

• his taxi

Who does Holden run into while he is at the piano bar?

• Mrs. Morrow and her husband

• His parents

• D.B.'s friend, Lillian Simmons

• Ackley's sister, Rose Ackley

When Holden is walking from the club, he thinks about something that was stolen from him at Pencey. What was it?

• socks

• gloves

• boots

• hat

Holden makes up a big story in his head about a confrontation regarding the stolen item. What color does he then use to describe himself?

• black

• green

• blue

• yellow

Sunny, the prostitute, is sent up to Holden's room by Maurice. He does not sleep with her--what does he tell her the reason for that is?

• He is nervous

• He just had brain surgery

• He had an operation on his clavichord

• He doesn't have enough money

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does Holden "talk" to Allie about?

• Holden wouldn't let Allie hang out with Holden's friends.

• Holden talked to Allie about his death.

• Holden urged Allie to vote.

• Holden cried to Allie about his grades.

In the middle of the night, someone knocks on Holden's door. Who is it and what do they want?

• His parents; they want him to come home

• Stradlater; he wants to write another essay

• Allie; he wants his bike

• Sunny and Maurice; they want $5

At the end of the chapter, Holden contemplates jumping out the window. Why doesn't he do it?

• He wants to tell Jane how he really feels about her first

• He doesn't want to upset Phoebe

• He doesn't want rubbernecks looking at him

• He doesn't contemplate this at all

When the nuns come into the diner, what does Holden notice first?

• Their conversation

• Their outfits

• Their suitcases

• Nuns don't come into the diner