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The Catcher in the Rye
Chapters 3-4 Quick Quiz
The Catcher in the Rye
by:
J. D. Salinger
Summary
Plot Overview
Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–2
Chapters 3–4
Chapters 5–6
Chapters 7–9
Chapters 10–12
Chapters 13–15
Chapters 16–17
Chapters 18–20
Chapters 21–23
Chapter 24
Chapters 25–26
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
Holden Caulfield
Phoebe Caulfield
Mr. Antolini
Mr. Spencer
Stradlater
Carl Luce
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
What Does the Title Mean?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Religion
Inaction
Appearances
Performance
Quotes By Section
Chapters 1–2
Chapters 3–4
Chapters 5–6
Chapters 7–9
Chapters 10–12
Chapters 13–15
Chapters 16–17
Chapters 18–20
Chapters 21–23
Chapter 24
Chapters 25–26
Quotes By Character
Holden Caulfield
Phoebe Caulfield
Mr. Antolini
Mr. Spencer
Stradlater
Carl Luce
Further Study
Context
Mental Health in the Mid-Twentieth Century
Catcher and Vernacular Literature
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Chapters 1-2
Chapters 3-4
Chapters 5-6
Chapters 7-9
Chapters 10-12
Chapters 13-15
Chapters 16-17
Chapters 18-20
Chapters 21-23
Chapter 24
Chapters 25-26
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Table of Contents
Chapters 3-4 Quiz
Further study
Chapters 3-4 Quiz
1
of 5
Why is Holden so worried about Stradlater’s date with Jane?
He doesn’t want Stradlater to mention that he knows him.
He’s worried Stradlater will make a fool of himself.
He’s worried he won’t get a chance to say goodbye to Stradlater.
He likes Jane and doesn’t want Stradlater coming on to her.
2
of 5
What does Stradlater ask Holden to do for him while he’s out on his date?
Write a composition for him describing a room
Do his laundry
Write a composition about a personal memory
Do his math homework
3
of 5
What is the new hat that Holden is so excited about?
A baseball cap of his favorite team
A red hunting cap with ear flaps
A woolen cap with tassels
A top hat
4
of 5
Why does Ackley annoy Holden?
He’s really smart and always showing off how good his grades are.
He has really bad personal hygiene, asks aggravating questions, and messes with Holden’s things.
He’s always snapping people with his towel after he gets out of the shower.
He has a really high, screechy voice and always spills whatever he’s drinking on Holden’s bed.
5
of 5
How does Holden know Stradlater’s date, Jane?
Jane is his sister.
They played checkers together one summer.
The were next door neighbors growing up.
He dated her when he was at his old school.
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CHARACTERS
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MAIN IDEAS
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MAIN IDEAS
What Does the Title Mean?
QUOTES
Quotes by Theme
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
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