The Catcher in the Rye -- Chapter 3-4

What was the reason Stradlater always said he sucked at compositions?

"He didn't put commas in the right place"

What did Ackley first ask Holden?

"How was the fencing?"

What did Stradlater say to Ackley?

"How'sa boy?"

What did Holden say about himself while he was tap dancing?

"I'm the governor's son"

How does Holden open up the chapter?

"I'm the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life"

What book was Holden reading in his room?

"Out of Africa" by Isak Dinesen

What was Stradlater whistling at the can?

"Song of India"

What kind of handsome is Stradlater?

"Year Book handsome"

What does Holden call people when he's horsing around?

"prince"

How did Holden describe the temperature at Holden?

"you either froze to death or you died of the heat"

What did Ossenburger drive to Pencey in?

A Cadillac

What is a "locomotive" at Pencey?

A cheer

Describe the book by Ring Lardner that D.B. gave Holden before he went to Pencey?

A compilation of play scenes where a cop fell in love with a woman who sped a lot but later died because she was speeding.

What did Ackley call Holden's hat?

A deer-shooting hat

Who was Sally Hayes?

A girl Holden used to date in New York

What did Holden say his hat was in response to Ackley?

A people-shooting hat

What did Holden label Stradlater as in regards to his hygiene? Why?

A secret slob; though he always kept himself up, he had very dirty hygiene objects e.g. his rusty razor.

Who came into Holden's room?

Ackley

What did Ackley hate to be called? Why?

Ackley kid. Ackley was 18 years old and was older than most people at Pencey

Describe Ackley's physical appearance

Bad teeth, bad acne, six foot four, round shoulders.

Describe Ossenburger's speech

Began with a bunch of corny jokes, then he started talking about God and Jesus.

Who is Jane Gallagher roommates with?

Bud Thaw's girlfriend

What game did Holden play with Jane a lot?

Checkers

What was Stradlater looking for before he left? Where did he find them?

Cigarettes; on the desk

What did Holden want Ackley to do in regards to Ackley's finger nails?

Cut his nails over the table

What's Holden's brother's name?

D.B.

Who is Holden's favorite author? Second?

D.B. , Ring Lardner.

What are the two pieces of furniture that hold things in Pencey rooms?

Desk and chiffonier

When did Ackley leave again?

Dinnertime.

Describe the marital situation of Jane's mom

Divorced, married a drunk who was supposed to be a playwright but listened to a lot of mystery radio programs and walked around the house naked in front of Jane.

What type of dog did Jane Gallagher have?

Doberman pinscher

Who farted in the middle of Ossenburger's speech?

Edgar Marsalla

True or False: Stradlater never showed off his torso

False, he always showed his torso when he walked around the room

True or False: Jane was a tap dancer

False; she did ballet

Who's the first girl Holden guesses Stradlater's dating? Second? Who was he really dating?

Fitzgerald; Phyllis Smith; Jane Gallagher

How did Holden feel about Ackley entering the room right after Stradlater left? Why?

Glad; it got his mind off of Jane.

What was Stradlater doing?

Going on a date at the football game

What was the lie Holden told Mr. Spencer?

He left his equipment at the gym

What did Ossenburger do?

He started a business where he buried people for $5 each and he donated a ton of money to Pencey

What was the one thing that Ackley always cared for in regards to hygiene?

His finger nails

What was Ackley messing with of Stradlater's things?

His knee supporter

What does Holden say to Ackley in defense of Stradlater?

Holden says that Stradlater, though he is conceited, he is generous and would give you his tie if you really liked it.

What does Stradlater want to borrow from Holden?

Hound's-tooth jacket

What was the name of the basketball player that sunk baskets like it was no one's business? What did Ackley continually say about him?

Howie Coyle; Ackley continually said that he had a perfect build for basketball

Who was Holden a caddy to occasionally?

Jane's mom

What did Stradlater think was Jane's name?

Jean

What class was Holden?

Junior

What did Holden act like while he was horsing around?

Like a blind man, asking "his mother" for a hand.

Did Ackley stay to talk to Stradlater?

No, he left

Was Jane's mom a good golfer

No, she got 170 in nine holes usually

What wing did Holden live in at Pencey?

Ossenburger Memorial Wing

What type of hat did Holden buy at New York?

Red hunting hat

What's Ackley's first name?

Robert

Who was on the picture that Ackley was messing with?

Sally Hayes

What did Holden want to do but wasn't in the mood to do?

Say hi to Jane

What did Ackley borrow from Holden and for what?

Scissors to cut a hangnail

What did Holden ask Stradlater to do for him in regards to talking to Jane?

Send her his regard and ask if she still kept her kings in the back when she played checkers. Also, don't tell her that he's being kicked out of Pencey

What class was Holden's roommate?

Senior

How did Holden know Jane?

She was his next door neighbor.

What interrupted Ossenburger's speech?

Someone farted really loud

What is Holden's roommate's name?

Stradlater

Who barged in during Ackley's stay?

Stradlater

What does Holden say caused the beef between Stradlater and Ackley?

Stradlater remarking on Ackley's teeth

What made Ackley laugh really hard when Holden was getting the scissors for him?

Stradlater's tennis racket fell on him

What did Holden start doing in front of the mirror in the can?

Tap dancing

Where was Stradlater's date?

The annex

Where did Stradlater and Holden go?

The bathroom

What does Holden call the bathroom?

The can

Who's the headmaster?

Thurmer

What was Stradlater's favor of Holden?

To write a highly detailed composition on anything for his English assignment

True or False: Stradlater loved himself

True

How many chairs were in each room?

Two

Were the chairs comfortable?

Yes