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The Catcher in the Rye

J. D. Salinger

Study Guide

Summary
- Video Plot Summary
Characters
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Plot Analysis
- Protagonist
- Antagonist
- Setting
- Motifs
- Symbols
- Genre
- Allusions
- Style
- Point of View
- Tone
- Foreshadowing
- Key Facts
- What Does the Title Mean?
Quotes
- Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Writing Help

Further Study

Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

Further Study Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

1 of 5
What does Holden call people he thinks are superficial?

Flits
Phonies
Champs
Stradlaters

2 of 5
Who does Holden think should have sex?

Teens experimenting with casual sex
Men and prostitutes
Couples who care a lot about each other
Only married couples

3 of 5
What does Phoebe help the reader understand about Holden?

Holden is not really so messed up.
Holden's mean to her.
Holden constantly tells lies and makes false promises.
Holden is deeply sad and has difficulty maturing.

4 of 5
How does Mr. Antolini gain Holden's trust?

By offering Holden a drink
By being unconventional and encouraging
By making it clear to Holden that he's attracted to him
By sharing his private journals

5 of 5
Why does Holden regret his initial assumption that Mr. Antolini tried to molest him?

Because Mr. Antolini is going to get in trouble with the police
He realizes he often makes hasty judgments about people.
He would have slept better if he had stayed.
He understands that Mr. Antolini was making a cry for help.

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