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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

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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