Catcher in the Rye Questions with correct Answers
who is Holden Caulfield?
He is the protagonist of the story and is 17 years old
Who is DB and why is Holden somewhat contemptuous of him?
DB is Holden's older brother. Holden is somewhat contemptuous of him because he thinks he is selling ...
who is Holden Caulfield? - answer He is the protagonist of the story and is 17 years
old
Who is DB and why is Holden somewhat contemptuous of him? - answer DB is
Holden's older brother. Holden is somewhat contemptuous of him because he thinks he
is selling himself out by writing movies
What is the reality of Pencey Prep in contrast to the advertisements, as seen by
Holden? - answer The contrast between the advertisements and reality is that the
advertisements show boys on horses and claim they shape the minds of young boys
when the reality is that none of the boys ride horses and there is no "shaping" that takes
place
why does Holden watch the game from the hill? - answer he forgot the fencing
equipment on the subway so his team is mad at him
Who is Selma Thurmer and why does Holden like her? - answer Selma Thurmer is
the headmasters daughter and Holden likes her she doesn't try to promote her father or
give the impression that he is a good guy.
Who is Mr.Spencer and why is Holden going to visit him? - answer Mr.Spencer is
Holden's history teacher and he is going to see him because Mr.Spencer wanted him to
come and say goodbye before he left Pencey
Why was Holden trying to "feel" some sort of goodbye - answer Holden was trying to
feel a goodbye because he wanted to know the place he was leaving for it to be official
What does Holden think about other students at Pencey? - answer He thinks that
they are crooks
How popular was the sport of polo at Pencey? - answer Polo was not extremely
popular
Does Holden blame others for his flunking out of school? - answer no, he takes
responsibility and acknowledges that he didn't try
What had Mr.Spencer brought and shown the boys when they were visiting him one
Sunday? - answer He had bought a Navajo blanket
, What advice did Dr.Thurmer give to Holden? - answer He tells Holden that life is a
game and he needs to play it right
Did Holden agree with Mr.Thurmer's description of life as a game? Why or why not? -
answer No because he thinks that if you end up on the good side with opportunities
then it is a game, but if you end up on the wrong side, then you are screwed.
Was Pencey Prep really the fourth school from which Holden was asked to leave?
Explain - answer No, because he was not asked to leave Elton Hills but quit
What did Holden think about Mr.Spencers description of his parents as "grand people"?
- answer He thought that it was an accurate description but did not like the word
grand
Why did Holden write Mr.Spencer a note at the end of his exam paper? - answer He
wrote a note because he didn't want Mr.Spencer to feel bad for failing him.
What was Holden thinking about when he said the following: "I told him I was a real
moron and all that stuff. I told him how I would have done exactly the same thing if I'd
been in his place, and how most people didn't appreciate how tough it is being a
teacher." - answer He was thinking about the ducks of central park
Why did Holden leave Elkton Hills School? - answer He left because all of the
students are fake
What excuse did Holden give Mr.Spencer for having to end the visit? - answer He
said that he had to go back to the school gym to pick up his equipment
Holden told Mr.Spencer not to worry about him. What reason did he give for not
worrying? - answer He tells him not to worry because it is just a phase and he will be
fine and get his life together soon.
Who Ossenburger? - answer He is a beneficiary of Pencey and he owns a funeral
home
What is the substance of Ossenburger's speech? - answer His speech consisted of
him telling a lot of corny jokes.
Who are Holden's favorite authors? - answer DB and Ring Lardner
How does Holden determine whether a book is outstanding? - answer A book is
outstanding if after reading it, Holden wants to be friends with the author after reading
the book
What does Ackley usually do when he comes to visit Holden? - answer He usually
sits and talks about nothing or a long time
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