Catcher in the Rye Reading Questions Ch. 17 - 19

1. Why is Holden depressed when he is sitting in the lobby of the Biltmore?

2. Name two outstanding characteristics of Harris Macklin.

3. After Sally tells Holden that she loves him, how does she want to change him?

4. Why does Sally not talk much during the intermission?

5. Why does Holden think that Sally really wants to go skating?

6. After Holden leaves the skating rink, where does he go?

7. Why did Bob Robinson have an inferiority complex?

8. According to Holden, what is there about the show at Radio City that Jesus would really like?

9. What was the relationship between Luce and Holden when they were at Whooton together?

10. What word does Luce use frequently?

11. What is one of the annoying things about Luce, according to Holden?

12. What is the one positive thing Holden says about Luce at the end of the chapter?