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Eng. 11 Per.
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Catcher in the Rye
Reading and Study Guide
Chapters 13-16
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand their meaning/connotation as
they appear throughout the novel.
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chateau(93)__________________________________________________________________
clavichord(96)_______________________________________________________________
premature(97)_______________________________________________________________
frock(98)_______________________________________________________________
grand (106)__________________________________________________________________
bourgeois(108)_______________________________________________________________________
contribution(114)____________________________________________________________________
screeched(115)_______________________________________________________________________
mutinying (120)____________________________________________________________________
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term(s) and apply their use to the novel.
Conflict: _____________________________________________________________
Types of conflict: _____________ vs. ______________ or _________________ vs. _________________
_____________ vs. ______________
For each quotation listed below, name whom Holden is opposing and the type conflict. Ive done the first
one for you as an example.
Quote: Im one of these very yellow guys (88).
Opposition: himself; society; boys his own age or close to his age.
Type of Conflict: man vs. himself; man vs. man; man vs. society

Explanation: Holden is struggling with his passive nature and tells the reader that is why he is weak. He
struggles with the idea that men, real mean are supposed to be aggressive and like violence. Salinger
uses Stradlaters character to represent this manly ideal.
1. Quote: Life is a game boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules. Game, my ass.
Some game (8).
Opposition: __________________________________________________________________________
Type of Conflict: ______________________________________________________________________
Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________
2. Quote: I tried to sock him, with all my mightOnly I missed (43).
Opposition: __________________________________________________________________________
Type of Conflict: ______________________________________________________________________
Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________
3. Quote: The trouble was, that kind of junk I sort of fascinating to watch, even if you dont want it to
be (62).
Opposition: __________________________________________________________________________
Type of Conflict: ______________________________________________________________________
Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________
4. Quote: I told you about ten times, I dont owe you a cent. I already gaver her the five (101).
Opposition: __________________________________________________________________________
Type of Conflict: ______________________________________________________________________
Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________
III. Questions: Briefly answer the following questions and or statements from chapters13-16 in complete
sentences.
1. Describe the fantasy Holden has about his stolen gloves.
2. What does the fantasy reveal about Holden?
3. How does Holden describe himself in terms of colorwhat does this color represent?
4. Why does Holden hate to fist fight?
5. Who is Maurice?

6. What is the deal that Holden makes with him and how much has Holden promised to pay?
7. What does Holden do to calm his nerves when he is alone in his hotel room?
8. How does Holden describe Sunny and what is it about her that bothers him the most?

9. What is significant about the fact that this is so disturbing for him?
10. What question does Holden want to ask her?
11. Why does Holden lie to her and what does he say?
12. What amount does Sunny demand from Holden? And how much does Holden actually give her?
13. Holden recalls a memory of Allie when Sunny leaves what is it?
14. When Holden gets the sudden urge to pray what does he think about after?
15. Who shows up in the middle of the night and why?
16. What happens as a result of the visit?
17. Describe the fantasy that Holden has after this encounter.
18. How do you think fantasies function for Holden? Why are they so important?
19. What does Holden say is the reason he would not jump out of the window?
20. Who does Holden end up calling?
21. What is Holdens opinion of Sally and what plans do they make? What day of the week is it?
22. What is Holdens relationship with money? What does this reveal about him?
23. Describe Holdens encounter with the nuns at lunch.
24. What does Holden purchase for Phoebe?
25. What scene does Holden observe while walking down the street? What is the little boy singing?
26. What is the title of the poem the novel takes its name from? How does it apply to Holdens character?

IV. Context Quote Tie-In {CQT} Short answer

27. What is ironic about the fact that Holden is turned off by Sunny and the way she takes off her dress?
* Think about the things that upset Holden about society in general and then apply it to what Sunny is
supposed to represent with what she actually is.
Context Quote Tie-in
Introductory Sentence(s) (should include the title and author of the literary work or article:)
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Topic Sentence (what are you trying to prove?) :
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First supporting example that proves topic sentence
Context (the who, what, where and why of whats happening in the novel/article at the time of the quote:

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Quote (with citation):
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Tie-In to the topic sentence (why does this quote support? Why is it important?)
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Clincher Sentence(s) (wraps up the paragraph in a powerful way):
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