Why was Holden so happy that the Atomic Bomb was invented?

he said if there is another war he'll sit on top of the bomb

What is one annoying thing about Luce according to Holden?

asks personal things but won't say anything personal

After Sally tells Holden she loves him, how does she want to change him?

she wants him to grow his hair longer his style is outdated

Holden says the Lunts do not act like people or actors. What do they act like?

they acted like celebrities &they were too good at acting

Why is Holden depressed when he is sitting in the lobby waiting for sally?

seeing girls go by &thinking they will marry someone boring

Why does Holden think Sally wants to go skating?

she wants to rent a skating skirt that barely cover her butt

After Holden leaves the skating rink, where does he go? (chapter 18)

has lunch and thinks about giving Jane a call

What advice does Luce give Holden?

go to a psychoanalyst (Luce's Dad was one)

Why does Sally not talk much during intermission?

Sally is talking to a guy George from Andover

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1
who is carl?
Holden's brother
holden friend from Whooton
holden's cousin
2
What types of people go to Wicker bar?
high society people
Young and hip people
poor people
Wealthy people
3
Why was Holden so happy that the Atomic Bomb was invented?
He thought it would keep us safe
we'd kill ourselves one day and this sped up the process
he said if there is another war he'll sit on top of the bomb
4
What is one annoying thing about Luce according to Holden?
oders for Holden without asking him
asks personal things but won't say anything personal
Acts like has somewhere better to be
5
After Sally tells Holden she loves him, how does she want to change him?
she wants to give a whole new wardrobe
she wants him to become more focused with school work
she wants him to grow his hair longer his style is outdated
she wants a more serious relationship w/ holden
6
Holden says the Lunts do not act like people or actors. What do they act like?
they were not good at acting and acted sub- human
they acted like celebrities &they were too good at acting
they act like they are superior
they act like children
7
Why is Holden depressed when he is sitting in the lobby waiting for sally?
seeing girls go by &thinking they will marry someone boring
He feels alone and isolated
holden misses pency prep
he is disappointed in himself
8
What word does Luce use frequently
flit (gay)
phony
Old Sport
9
What article of clothing does Holden associate with "Ivy league types"
top hats
slacks
checkered vests
bow ties
10
How old is Luce's current girlfriend?
50s
late 30s
early 40s
mid 20s
11
Why does Holden think Sally wants to go skating?
she wants to show off her skating skills
she wants to teach holden how to scate
because she's wants to spend more time with holden
she wants to rent a skating skirt that barely cover her butt
12
After Holden leaves the skating rink, where does he go? (chapter 18)
he goes to vermont by himself
goes to a bar and gets drunk
has lunch and thinks about giving Jane a call
goes back to the hotel
13
What advice does Luce give Holden?
Go home and enjoy the rest of his childhood
go to a psychoanalyst (Luce's Dad was one)
get back on track with school
Go to college
14
What war did DB fight?
WW II
The civil War
WW I
Vietnam War
15
Why does Sally not talk much during intermission?
she is tired
sally is mad at holden
she is too engrossed in the play to talk during intermission
Sally is talking to a guy George from Andover

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