The Catcher in the Rye Chapter 2-3
Chapter 2
1. What had Mr. Spencer bought and shown the boys when they were visiting him one Sunday?
He had bought an old beat-up Navajo blanket from an Indian in Yellowstone Park.
2. What advice did Dr. Thurmer give to Holden?
He said that life was a game, and it should be played according to the rules.
3. Did Holden agree with Dr. Thurmer’s description of life as a game? Explain your answer.
Holden was thinking that life was a game when you are on the side where all the hot-shots are. But if you are on the side where there aren't any hot-shots, then it is not a game. He means that when there are hot-shots on your side, it is a game between you and them. Without hot-shots life is nothing.
4. Was Pencey Prep really the fourth school from which Holden was asked to leave? Explain your answer.
He said that it was the fourth school he was asked to leave, but at Elkton Hills School, he said that he quit. Because he was surrounded by phonies.
5. What did Holden think about Mr. Spencer’s description of his parents as “grand people”?
He was thinking that his parents were nice people. But he hated the word "grand". Because he was thinking that the word was phony.
6. Why did Holden write Mr. Spencer a note at the end of his examination paper?
He wrote a note that was saying that he didn't know anything about history. He wrote it so that Mr. Spencer wouldn't feel bad about flunking him.
7. What was Holden thinking about while he said the following: “I told him I was a real moron, and all that stuff. I told him how I would’ve 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.”
He was thinking about where would the ducks when the lagoon in Central Park is frozen.
8. Why did Holden leave Elkton Hills School?
He left Elkton Hills School because he was surrounded by phonies.
9. What excuse did Holden give Mr. Spencer for having to end the visit?
He said that he left some of his equipment at the gym, so he had to get to take it home with him.
10. Holden told Mr. Spencer not to worry about him. What reason did he give for not worrying?
He said that he was going through a phase. Also, he said that everybody goes through phases.
Chapter 3
1. Who is Ossenburger?
He was a student who went to Pencey. He gave Pencey a pile of dough, and the dorm was named as Ossenburger.
2. What was the substance of Ossenburger’s speech?
Holden was thinking that the only good part of his speech was in the middle of it. He was talking about what a swell and hot-shot guy he was.
3. Who are Holden’s favorite authors?
His favorite authors were his brother D.B., and Ring Lardner.
4. How does Holden determine whether a book is outstanding?
He determines the book outstanding when it is funny at least once in a while.
5. What does Ackley usually do when he comes to visit Holden?
There was a shower between the two rooms, so he always comes through the shower curtains.
6. What is it about Ackley that Holden finds annoying?
He finds it annoying when his mouth is full of mashed potatoes or peas. Also he thinks that Ackley didn't have any personality and that he was a nasty guy.
7. Give an example of something which Ackley considered very funny.
He always laughed when a guy gets hit on the head with something.
8. Why does Ackley not like Stradlater?
Because he hated Stradlater's guts. Also, Stradlater said something about brushing his teeth once in a while.
9. What does Holden say in defense of Stradlater?
He said that he was a good guy and generous. Also he said that he didn't say the thing about brushing his teeth to insult him.
10. What did Stradlater want to borrow from Holden?
He wanted to borrow hound's-tooth jacket from Holden.
Chapter 2
1. What had Mr. Spencer bought and shown the boys when they were visiting him one Sunday?
He had bought an old beat-up Navajo blanket from an Indian in Yellowstone Park.
2. What advice did Dr. Thurmer give to Holden?
He said that life was a game, and it should be played according to the rules.
3. Did Holden agree with Dr. Thurmer’s description of life as a game? Explain your answer.
Holden was thinking that life was a game when you are on the side where all the hot-shots are. But if you are on the side where there aren't any hot-shots, then it is not a game. He means that when there are hot-shots on your side, it is a game between you and them. Without hot-shots life is nothing.
4. Was Pencey Prep really the fourth school from which Holden was asked to leave? Explain your answer.
He said that it was the fourth school he was asked to leave, but at Elkton Hills School, he said that he quit. Because he was surrounded by phonies.
5. What did Holden think about Mr. Spencer’s description of his parents as “grand people”?
He was thinking that his parents were nice people. But he hated the word "grand". Because he was thinking that the word was phony.
6. Why did Holden write Mr. Spencer a note at the end of his examination paper?
He wrote a note that was saying that he didn't know anything about history. He wrote it so that Mr. Spencer wouldn't feel bad about flunking him.
7. What was Holden thinking about while he said the following: “I told him I was a real moron, and all that stuff. I told him how I would’ve 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.”
He was thinking about where would the ducks when the lagoon in Central Park is frozen.
8. Why did Holden leave Elkton Hills School?
He left Elkton Hills School because he was surrounded by phonies.
9. What excuse did Holden give Mr. Spencer for having to end the visit?
He said that he left some of his equipment at the gym, so he had to get to take it home with him.
10. Holden told Mr. Spencer not to worry about him. What reason did he give for not worrying?
He said that he was going through a phase. Also, he said that everybody goes through phases.
Chapter 3
1. Who is Ossenburger?
He was a student who went to Pencey. He gave Pencey a pile of dough, and the dorm was named as Ossenburger.
2. What was the substance of Ossenburger’s speech?
Holden was thinking that the only good part of his speech was in the middle of it. He was talking about what a swell and hot-shot guy he was.
3. Who are Holden’s favorite authors?
His favorite authors were his brother D.B., and Ring Lardner.
4. How does Holden determine whether a book is outstanding?
He determines the book outstanding when it is funny at least once in a while.
5. What does Ackley usually do when he comes to visit Holden?
There was a shower between the two rooms, so he always comes through the shower curtains.
6. What is it about Ackley that Holden finds annoying?
He finds it annoying when his mouth is full of mashed potatoes or peas. Also he thinks that Ackley didn't have any personality and that he was a nasty guy.
7. Give an example of something which Ackley considered very funny.
He always laughed when a guy gets hit on the head with something.
8. Why does Ackley not like Stradlater?
Because he hated Stradlater's guts. Also, Stradlater said something about brushing his teeth once in a while.
9. What does Holden say in defense of Stradlater?
He said that he was a good guy and generous. Also he said that he didn't say the thing about brushing his teeth to insult him.
10. What did Stradlater want to borrow from Holden?
He wanted to borrow hound's-tooth jacket from Holden.
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