Catcher in the Rye. Chapter 1-7 quiz

Holden complains about many things in Chapters 1 and 2. Think of 3 things Holden dislikes and why he dislikes them

1. hates the word "grand" because is phony. 2. hates when people say something twice when you admit the first time. 3. hates the movies because the actors are phony

What is a unreliable narrator?

A narrator whose credibility has been compromised. This means it is difficult to believe anything they say

What happens when Holden leaves Pencey Prep?

He decides to leave early and go to New York City for a few days. He would take it easy and go home on Wednesday. This way he would go home feeling rested and sweet before meeting with his parents.

In Chapter 4, Stradlater has a date with Jane Gallagher. How does Holden know Kahn

Holden knows Jane from years ago when his parents summer house was next door to Jan Gallagher's parents summer house.

On the night that Allie died what does Holden remember?

Holden remembers seeing in the garage. He punched out all the windows in the garage and broke his hand.

Holden is an unreliable narrator in Chapter 4. Give an example

Holden says he doesn't like Ackley and fins him annoying. However, when Holden and Max Brossard go out one night, Holden asks if Ackley can join them.

Stradlater asks Holden to write a composition for him about a room in a house. What does Holden write about?

Holden writes about his brother Allie's baseball mitt.

What does Holden ask Stradlater to ask Jane?

If she still keeps her king in the last row

Why is it important that Catcher in the Rye is written in a flashback?

It is important because the reader finds out the events that happened during the weekend of Holden's break down.

How is Catcher in the Rye written?

It is written as a flashback.

What is an example of Holden being an unreliable narrator ?

When he talks about how healthy he is but he is a very heavy smoker.

What is Holden?

an unreliable narrator

Describe Stradlater

secret slob, athletic, arrogant and conceited, a phony

Describe Ackley

slob, pimply, annoying, poor personal hygiene