The Catcher in the Rye: Chapters 1-4

Where is Holden as he's telling us this story?

• Some sort of psychiatric facility.

• Pencey Prep

• New York City

• Hollywood

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While on the subway, Holden got distracted and lost...

• His hat

• His jacket

• The foils for the fencing team

• The uniforms for the fencing team

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When he got off the subway, Holden purchased a...

• New hounds tooth jacket

• A new suitcase

• A red pair of shoes

• A red hunting hat

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In chapter 2, Holden goes to visit...

• His old English teacher, Mr. Smith

• His history teacher, Mr. Spencer

• The headmaster, Mr. Thurmer

• The person who his dorm is named after, Mr. Ossenburger

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Holden wonders...

• Why he can't be happy.

• Why the advertisements for Pencey are so phony.

• Where do the ducks go, when the lagoon in Central Park freezes over.

• Where to purchase the best meal in town.

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Holden starts off chapter 3 by admitting...

• He's a pretty phony guy.

• He's never liked Stradlater.

• He's the most honest person you've ever met.

• He's the most terrific liar you've ever met.

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Holden finds Ackley extremely...

• Annoying

• Friendly

• Lonley

• Happy

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Stradlater has a date with...

• Jean Gallagher

• Sally Hayes

• Jane Gallagher

• Jane Fonda

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Stradlater asks Holden to...

• Write an english composition for him.

• Write his history paper for him.

• Type up his last essay.

• Go a date with his ex-girlfriend.

Holden really wanted to know...

• If Stradlater was going to respect his date?

• If Jane still keeps her kings in the back row?

• If Jane still enjoys dancing.

• If Stradlater was able to borrow the car.

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