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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Chapters 1-4 Quote

"I don't think I'll ever forgive him for reading me that crap out loud."
pg. 12

Catcher in the Rye Reading Questions Ch 1-4


Use the following questions to help guide your reading. You do not need to write out answers to every question, but you should consider answers to each.

Chapters 1 – 4
1. Why does the book begin with the words, “If you want to know the truth . . .”?
2. Why has Holden “forgotten” to mention his dismissal from Pencey?
3. What is Holden's attitude toward Pencey?
4. What do we learn about Holden from his exam paper?
5. How does Holden characterize himself?
6. How does Holden feel about Mr. Spencer? How can you tell?
7. What does Holden find so depressing about his talk with Mr. Spencer?
8. How does Mr. Spencer feel about Holden?
9. What is the importance of Holden's new hat?
10. What is Holden's attitude toward Ackley?
11. How is Stradlater characterized?