The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 3-5

What are some of the lies Holden tells Mrs. Morrow? SELECT ALL that apply:

• His name is Rudolf Schmidt

• Her son, Ernest is one of the most popular boys at Pencey

• That he grew up in the Bronx

• That he has a small tumor and needs an operation

• That he is the top of his class

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As Holden is walking up Fifth Avenue, he feels that

• he won't be around to celebrate Christmas with his family.

• the carousel in Central Park will be closed for the winter.

• he's disappearing every time he comes to the end of a block.

• he'll bump into Maurice.

Who is Phoebe?

• Stradlater's sister

• A childhood friend

• Some random girl he met that day

• Holden's little sister

Holden says that Phoebe is ostracizing him just like _________.

• his history teacher, Mr.Spencer

• the fencing team at Pencey

• Carl Luce at the Wicker Bar

• his former roommate, Stradlater

What is NOT one specific memory that Holden has of Mr. Antolini?

• Holden used to play tennis with Mr. Antolini and his wife

• Mr. Antolini told Holden's brother D.B. not to move to Hollywood

• Mr. Antolini's wife is quite a bit older than him

• Mr. Antolini took Holden's class on a trip to Washington D.C.

What does Phoebe figure out after talking with Holden?

• She knows he bought her a present.
• She figures out that he has been drinking.
• She figures out that he was kicked out of school again.

When Holden is freezing on a bench what does he imagine?

• Holden imagines that Allie is sitting next to him.
• He imagines that Pencey decides to accept him back.
• He imagines he freezes to death and he thinks of his funeral.

From the other side of the hotel,Holden observes a "gray-haired, very distinguished-looking guy" do what?

• Playing poker

• Drinking with two women

• Wearing women's clothing

• Dancing to music alone

Holden says that he is a "pacifist". What is that?

• A person who is very religious

• Someone who believes violence can be justified

• One who believes violence is unjustifiable

• A person who believes that you should be passive in life