Catcher in the Rye Ch 17-26

Who is Phoebe and what is her relationship with Holden?

• Phoebe is Holden's older sister.

• Phoebe is Holden's classmate.

• Phoebe is Holden's younger sister.

• Phoebe is Holden's best friend.

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Why does Holden want to run away with Sally?

• Holden wants to escape from his responsibilities at school.

• Holden wants to impress Sally with his adventurous spirit.

• Holden wants to prove to Sally that he is a better choice than other boys.

• Holden wants to run away with Sally due to his feelings of loneliness and desire for connection.

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Why does Holden run out of Mr. Antolini's apartment in the middle of the night?

• He’s freaked out when he wakes up to feel Mr. Antolini stroking his hair.

• He wants to check himself into a hospital for observation.

• He decides to get on a bus to Maine that night.

• He wakes up in a sweat realizing he needs to come clean to his parents right away.

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Why does Phoebe have a suitcase when she meets Holden?

• She wants to run away with Holden but he won’t let her.

• She’s bringing Holden some of his clothes from home.

• She’s bringing Holden his suitcase from Grand Central.

• She wants to teach Holden a lesson.

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How does the carousel in Chapter 25 reflect the characters' emotional journey?

• It highlights the repetitive patterns in their lives and their struggle to move forward.

• It predicts a joyful event that will change their lives.

• It shows their fascination with childhood memories.

• It symbolizes their quest for financial independence.

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How does Holden feel about Phoebe riding the carousel in Chapter 25?

• Holden feels angry and disappointed.

• Holden feels happy and emotional.

• Holden feels scared and anxious.

• Holden feels indifferent and bored.

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The last chapter of the book also leaves several clues about where Holden is writing all of this book from, which is where?

• His next school

• Jail

• A psychiatric hospital

• Home

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What is the significance of the title?

• Holden reads a book titled 'The Catcher in the Rye''.

• The title refers to a famous landmark in New York City.

• Holden becomes a professional baseball player.

• Holden imagines himself as the 'catcher in the rye', symbolizing his desire to protect children from the corrupt adult world.

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What does Holden think about the ducks in Central Park?

• He is curious about where they go during the winter.

• He finds them annoying and noisy.

• He believes they are a symbol of freedom.

• He doesn't care about them at all.

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How does Holden feel about his brother D.B. working in Hollywood?

• He is proud of D.B.'s success.

• He feels indifferent about D.B.'s career.

• He is disappointed and thinks D.B. is wasting his talent.

• He is inspired to become a writer himself.

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