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 * Catcher in the Rye Study Questions...**

1. Who is Holden Caulfield? The main character who has been kicked out of 4 different schools 2. Who is DB, and why is Holden somewhat contemptuous of him? DB is his older brother Holden is contemptuous of him because he is a successful writer. 3. What is the reality of Pencey Prep in contrast to the advertisements, as seen by Holden? 4. Why does Holden watch the game on the hill? 5. Who is Selma Thurmer, and why does Holden like her? > 6. Who is Mr. Spencer, and why was Holden going to see him? > > > 7. Why was Holden trying to "feel" some kind of a good-bye?
 * Headmaster's daughter
 * she is not stuck up like most headmaster's daughters
 * Holden likes her because although she isn't very pretty and she is really nice.
 * Holden's history teacher
 * Mr. Spencer asked him to stop by and Holden wanted to feel like someone cared about him.
 * He scolded Holden for flunking out of school.
 * He has said good-bye so many many times before that now he wants that same feeling from before
 * Wants to have a real reaction to the situation
 * He wants to know its a real good-bye

9. Does Holden blame others for flunking ou of school? No 10. What advice did Mr. Thurmer give to Holden? Playing life like a game, by the rules. 11. What does Holden think of the word "grand" when describing his folks? Holden says that the word "grand" is a word he really hates, not only is it phony, but he could puke every time he hears it. 12. Why does Holden say that he'll be "alright" after Mr. Spencer says that he's worried? Holden says he's going through a phase because everybody goes through phases.
 * Thinks they are all "phonys"
 * Not going to miss them that much
 * He thinks they are all snobby, rich kid
 * He thinks he is very different from all the students
 * They are disrespectful to girls