Conflicts: What is one of the main conflicts in the opening to the novel?

Holden vs. self: He's failed out & feels he lets people down

Who is Holden Caulfield?

A 16-year-old student at a prep school in Pennsylvania

Symbolism: What does Holden's mind wander to when Old Spencer is lecturing him?

The ducks in Central Park and where they go in the winter

What "dirty trick" did Mr. Spencer play on Holden?

He read Holden's paper on the Egyptians out loud

Why wouldn't Holden be back to school after break?

He was expelled because he failed four out of five subjects

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Catcher in the Rye 1-2

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1
Conflicts: What is one of the main conflicts in the opening to the novel?
Holden vs. Mr. Spencer: Holden is rude to poor old Spencer
Holden vs. the football team: they bullied him at the game
Holden vs. his parents: They tell him to start paying rent
Holden vs. self: He's failed out & feels he lets people down
2
Which of the following is NOT true about D.B.?
He is Holden's brother
Holden thinks he's a sell-out
He never visits Holden
He lives in Hollywood
3
Who is Holden Caulfield?
An up and coming movie star in Hollywood
A champion fencer
A writer for a New York newspaper
A 16-year-old student at a prep school in Pennsylvania
4
Symbolism: What does Holden's mind wander to when Old Spencer is lecturing him?
The ducks in Central Park and where they go in the winter
D.B. being a prostitute
His brother Allie's baseball glove
What he'll do for the week until his parents expect him home
5
What "dirty trick" did Mr. Spencer play on Holden?
Called Holden's parents to discuss grades in front of him
He read Holden's paper on the Egyptians out loud
He had a surprise going-away party; Holden didn't want one
He pretended to be dead to scare Holden
6
From what point of view is the novel told?
Third person limited
J.D. Salinger
Third person omniscient
First person
7
Characterization: Which of the following likely is NOT true about Holden?
He digresses
He seizes opportunities
He feels like he lets people down
He can be sarcastic
8
Why wouldn't Holden be back to school after break?
He was expelled because he failed four out of five subjects
He was granted early acceptance to college
He had to take care of his sick father
He had lost his athletic scholarship
9
What does Old Spencer tell Holden that depresses Holden so much?
"Do something with your life"
"Go make your parents proud"
"Good luck!"
"You are a disappointment"

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