The Catcher in the Rye

Question 1

Holden says that dancing with _______ is like dragging the Statue of Liberty around the floor.

Accepted Answer

Marty

Question 2

Who thinks Jane Gallagher is pretty?

Accepted Answer

Holden’s mother does not. But Holden likes the way she looks, that's all.

Question 3

Which sports does Jane enjoy playing?

Accepted Answer

tennis and golf

Question 4

Who is Ernie?

Accepted Answer

Ernie is a fat, black man who plays the piano in the club., Ernie’s owns a night club in Greenwich Village. His brother D.B. used to go

Question 5

How does Holden feel about Phoebe?

Accepted Answer

In a discussion, she understands exactly what you are talking about., She can distinguish a good movie from a bad one., Holden is very fond of Phoebe. He says that she is pretty and smart.

Question 6

The girl that Holden dances with is:

Accepted Answer

Bernice

Question 7

Why reasons might J. D. Salinger give for having named the protagonist of The Catcher in the Rye ''Holden''?

Accepted Answer

Because Holden is 'holding' on to his youth., Because Holden 'holds' Jane's hand. He is not like Stradlater., Because Holden 'holds' his youth and his young siblings so dear to him., Because Holden holds off from growing up.

Question 8

Do the girls invite Holden to sit down at their table?

Accepted Answer

No. He sits down with them uninvited.

Question 9

Who is Jim Steele?

Accepted Answer

Holden. He told the girls at the table his name was Jim Steele.

Question 10

What is the main theme of the first paragraph of chapter 12?

Accepted Answer

loneliness

Question 11

How does Holden overstep the bounds of propriety with Bernice?

Accepted Answer

Holden kisses Bernice on the head, then uses profanity.

Question 12

Was Jane a good golfer?

Accepted Answer

No. She lost eight balls!

Question 13

Why does Holden feel sorry for Ernie?

Accepted Answer

because Ernie may not know anymore whether he is playing well or poorly, the crowd applauds Ernie whether he plays well or poorly

Question 14

How important was necking in Holden’s relationship with Jane Gallagher?

Accepted Answer

It was not important at all. Actually, they preferred to hold hands.

Question 15

_______was a neighbor of Holden’s at their summer houses in Maine. They met at the swimming pool at the club.

Accepted Answer

Jane Gallagher

Question 16

How do the girls react when Holden asks them whether anyone wants to dance?

Accepted Answer

They giggle.

Question 17

How does Holden know that the three girls at the next table are not from New York City?

Accepted Answer

Holden notices that their hats are not the kind commonly worn in New York.

Question 18

Does Holden think that Stradlater seduced Jane Gallagher?

Accepted Answer

No. But Holden says that it drives him crazy just thinking about it.

Question 19

How does Holden describe the patrons at Ernie's?

Accepted Answer

Most of the patrons are college and prep school students who are jerks.

Question 20

What was it that made Jane Gallagher cry when she and Holden were playing checkers?

Accepted Answer

It had to do with her mother’s husband. But Holden never found out.

Question 21

What kind of books did Jane Gallagher like to read?

Accepted Answer

Holden says that Jane reads very good books, including much poetry.

Question 22

What was Holden drinking at the Lavender room?

Accepted Answer

coke

Question 23

How much does Holden think it will cost him to get a prime table in the Lavender Room?

Accepted Answer

Holden thinks a dollar tip to the headwaiter will get him a good table.

Question 24

Does Holden like to kid the the pants off a girl?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

The two ugly girls' names were:

Accepted Answer

Marty and Laverne

Question 26

Who is rollerskate skinny?

Accepted Answer

Phoebe

Question 27

How does Holden feel about such social amenities as saying to someone, “Glad to have met you?”

Accepted Answer

He believes that “If you want to stay alive, you have to say that stuff'', Holden dislikes using those expressions when he does not mean them.

Question 28

Does Bernice enjoy dancing with Holden?

Accepted Answer

Not really. She continues to look around, and ignores his questions.

Question 29

Why did Holden leave Ernie's?

Accepted Answer

Holden told Lillian he was meeting somebody., Though he was lonely, he preferred to be alone than sit with Lillian & Navy

Question 30

What is Holden's favourite drink?

Accepted Answer

frozen Daiquiris, then Scotch and soda

Question 31

Why does Holden decide not to call Phoebe from the hotel?

Accepted Answer

Holden calls Faith Cavendish instead, Holden is concerned that one of his parents will answer the telephone., Holden thinks his mom is psychic and will just know it's him calling

Question 32

When she was talking and got excited, Jane's mouth went in about fifty-directions. Her lips and all. Holden calls this

Accepted Answer

being muckle-mouthed

Question 33

Why does Holden ask the cab driver to go for a drink with him?

Accepted Answer

Holden was terribly lonely., Holden wanted to talk more about the ducks and fish., Holden was not looking forward to hanging out with phonies at Ernie's.

Question 34

Who recognizes Holden at Ernie's

Accepted Answer

Lillian Simmons

Question 35

What kind of dance moves did Bernice have?

Accepted Answer

She started jitterbugging.

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