Question 1

What does Holden think Lillian Simmons’ motives are for coming over to say hello to him? How is this typical of his character?

Accepted Answer

Because she hopes Holden will mention her to his Hollywood big shot of a brother DB.

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Because she has always had a secret crush on Holden.

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Because she hadn't seen Holden since Allie's funeral and never had the chance to tell Holden how sorry she was for his loss.

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Because she heard he got kicked out of school and wanted to show off that she what a good student she is.

Question 2

What is significant about Holden's memory of Jane crying while they played checkers?

Accepted Answer

Holden was unable to kiss Jane in a romantic way because he doesn't want her to grow up.

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Jane was upset when she learned about Holden's brother's death.

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Jane told Holden that she was being abused by her step father.

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Holden was able to talk to her about his relationship with his own father.

Question 3

Which most accurately aligns with Holden's description of Marty, Laverne and Bernice?

Accepted Answer

They were unintelligent, corny tourists.

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They were like the nuns in his old school: judgemental and a little sadistic.

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They came on a little too strong and made him nervous.

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They were too mature to enjoy Holden's sense of humor.

Question 4

What thoughts occur to Holden's at the recollection that his gloves were stolen back at Pencey?

Accepted Answer

If he figured out who stole them, he would be too nervous to look a guy in the face if he had to fight the guy. He'd rather chop off his head or push him out a window.

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Even if he figured out who stole them, he would probably pretend he didn't know who it was to avoid saying anything to him.

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If he could figure out who it was, he would contact the police and make a readl federal case out of it.

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He would be happy to go sock the guy in the nose—if only he knew who it was.

Question 5

After the encounter with Sunny and Maurice, Holden imagines...

Accepted Answer

...how horrible it would be to have people looking at his guts if he jumped out the window.

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...that the police might come and then he might end up in prison, even though he never did anything with Sunny except pay her.

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...how his parents would react if he had gotten killed by a pimp in a hotel.

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...that the people on the other side of the hotel were watching and he was only acting for their benefit.

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