Chapter 16
1. What makes Holden sad when he thinks about the nuns?
The thing that nuns never go anywhere swanky for lunch makes Holden sad.
2. How did the little boy walking with his family lift Holden’s spirits?
The little boy was singing a song which was "If a body catch a body coming through the rye", and it made Holden feel better.
3. What kind of shows does Sally Hayes like to see?
She liked shows that are very sophisticated and dry, with the Lunts.
4. Although Holden is getting low on cash, he takes a cab to the park instead of the subway. Why?
Because he wanted to get out of that Broadway as fast as he could.
5. What is it about Phoebe’s liking to skate near the bandstand that Holden thinks is funny?
Because it is the same place he used to like to skate when he was a kid.
6. Why is the young girl in the park having trouble tightening her skate?
She didn't have any gloves and because of that her hands were all cold and red.
7. How does Holden feel while he thinks about Miss Aigletinger taking his class to the museum?
He feels very happy about it. He remembers all the stuff that he used to look at when he went there.
8. What is it about Gertrude Levine, his partner at the museum, that Holden remembers?
She always wanted to hold Holden's hand, and her hand was always sweaty or sticky.
9. According to Holden, what is the best thing about the museum?
According to Holden, the best thing was that everything always stayed right where it was. Nobody would move.
10. Is Holden looking forward to his date with Sally?
No he isn't looking forward to his date with Sally. He says that he didn't feel much like going.
Chapter 17
1. Why is Holden depressed when he is sitting in the lobby of the Biltmore?
Because he kept wondering what would happen to the girls, standing in the lobby, when they got out of school and college. And he says that they would probably marry dopey guys.
2. Name two outstanding characteristics of Harris Macklin.
He was very intelligent and he could whistle better than anybody.
3. What is the best thing Holden can say about bores?
Holden says that people that bores don't hurt anybody, and he says that you shouldn't feel sorry if you see a swell girl married a guy that bores.
4. After Sally tells Holden that she loves him, how does she want to change him?
She wants Holden to let his hair grow, and she says that crew cuts are getting corny.
5. Holden says that the Lunts do not act like people or actors. What does he say they act like?
They acted like they were celebrities.
6. Why does Sally not talk much during the intermission?
Because she was busy rubbering and being charming.
7. What article of clothing does Holden associate with “Ivy League types?”
One of those very dark gray flannel suits and one of those checkered vests.
8. Why does Holden think that Sally really wants to go skating?
Because Holden knew that she wanted to see herself in one of those little skirts.
9. How do Holden and Sally’s skating ability compare with the others who are on the ice?
Holden says that they were the worst skaters on the whole rink.
10. Does Sally like school?
She says that it's a terrific bore. Then she said that she didn't exactly hate it.
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