Catcher in the Rye Reading Questions Ch. 14 - 16

1. After Sunny leaves Holden’s room, whom does he begin talking to?

2. What is it that Holden finds disturbing about Jesus’ disciples?

3. Why do Maurice and Sunny return to Holden’s room?

4. What excuse does Holden give for not committing suicide by jumping out the window?

5. Why does Holden not want to tell his mother that he was expelled again?

6. Why did Holden miss Dick Slagle after they were given different roommates?

7. What makes Holden sad when he thinks about the nuns?

8. How did the little boy walking with his family lift Holden’s spirits?

9. What kind of shows does Sally Hayes like to see?

10. What is it about Phoebe’s liking to skate near the bandstand that Holden thinks is funny?

11. How does Holden feel while he thinks about Miss Aigletinger taking his class to the museum?

12. What is it about Gertrude Levine, his partner at the museum, that Holden remembers?

13. According to Holden, what is the best thing about the museum?

Short response:
In ¾ - 1 page (separate sheet), explain what Holden discusses in the opening paragraph of Chapter 14. Why do you suppose this has come to Holden’s mind? What does this say about Holden, and Holden’s state of mind?