Catcher in the Rye Chapters 10-14 Quiz

What does Holden find depressing about the Lavender Room?

• The music was too loud.

• The drinks weren't good.

• The people there seemed fake and superficial.

• It was too crowded and he couldn't find a seat.

Who are Bernice, Marty, and Laverne?

• The nuns Holden meets on the train.

• Girls from Pency's sister school.

• People he argued with outside Ernie's.

• The girls Holden met in the Lavender Room.

How does Holden describe his relationship with Jane Gallagher?

• As purely platonic friends.

• As romantic, but complicated.

• As distant acquaintances.

• As childhood sweethearts who have grown apart.

What does Holden's interaction with Sunny reveal about his character?

• His maturity and experience with sexual relationships.

• His loneliness and desire for genuine human connection.

• His disrespect towards women.

• His confidence in social situations.

How does Holden feel about the movies?

• He loves them and goes as often as he can.

• He thinks they are entertaining but prefers books.

• He despises them, considering them the epitome of phoniness.

• He is indifferent, seeing them as a way to pass time.

What is Holden's reaction to Maurice and Sunny's demand for more money?

• He pays them without argument to avoid conflict.

• He refuses and threatens to call the police.

• He tries to reason with them but ends up getting punched.

• He locks himself in the bathroom until they leave.

What does Holden's constant questioning and searching for the ducks in the Central Park lagoon symbolize?

• His curiosity about nature.

• His concern for the environment.

• His search for a stable, comforting aspect of life.

• His interest in becoming a zoologist.

Who is Sunny?

• Holden's friend from home.

• Holden's sister.

• The prostitute he meets.

• The hotel manager.

What item does Holden realize was stolen from him at Pency?

• His hunting hat.

• His gloves.

• His hounds tooth coat.

• His record.

Who is Phoebe?

• Holden's cousin

• Holden's sister

• Holden's brother

• The woman from the lavender room