Catcher in the Rye "Review"

What happened to Holden's younger brother?

• He moved to Europe

• He died of leukemia

• He drown in the swimming pool

• He died in a car accident

How did Holden respond to his younger brother's death?

• He broke all the windows in the garage

• He ran away

• He cried and screamed at his parents

• He wrote in his diary

Which school does Holden attend?

• Hollywood Boulevard

• Easton Avenue

• Edward Lakes

• Pencey Prep

What item did Holden buy, in the morning, that he is obsessed with?

• Chess pieces

• A hunting hat

• A tennis racket

• A book called Out of Africa

What did Holden like best about the museum?

• Everything always stayed where it was.
• It was free on Sundays.
• It reminded him of fun times with his parents and brothers when he was young.
• It was warm and cheerful, and no one bothered him.

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

• Holden knew Luce was an A student. He wanted Luce to tutor him over the holidays.
• 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 was desperate for companionship, and also thought Luce was intellectual and could help him.

How did Holden explain his catcher in the rye daydream?

• He would stand in a field of rye, where his job would be to catch any children who started to go over the cliff.
• He would play baseball wearing his brother's glove, and stand in the outfield, ready to catch anything that came his way.
• He would stand guard over all of the rye whiskey in the world and make sure no one got drunk.
• He would be running through a field of rye and farmers with pitchforks would be chasing him

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 used to be romantically involved but now they can't stand each other.
• They seem to be good friends, playing checkers, going to movies, and talking. There was no advanced romantic involvement between them.
• They have only spoken a few times, but Holden would like to get to know her better.

Holden's obsession with the ducks can symbolize what?

• Holden's wonder about what happens after death
• Holden's fear of growing up and leaving his childhood behind
• Holden's refusal to analyze his own feelings 
• All of the other answers

Why wouldn't Holden be back to Pencey after Christmas vacation?

• He had been expelled because he failed four of five subjects.
• He had lost his athletic scholarship and could not afford tuition.
• He had been given an early acceptance to college and was starting the next semester.
• His father was sick and he had to go to work to help support the family.