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__ Catcher in the Rye __

Chapters 1 and 2, discussion questions (to be answered for homework and brought to class):


 * 1) Where is Holden now? Where has he been? What does this tell you about his family?
 * 2) Holden uses the word “phony.” It will come up quite a bit. Discuss how you feel about people who are phonies. How do you know when someone is for real or not?
 * 3) Why does the fencing team ostracize Holden?
 * 4) How does Holden end up in CA?
 * 5) Why was Holden sorry that he’d gone to visit Old Mr. Spencer? Can you relate to his incident there?
 * 6) Why does Holden get so upset with Mr. Spencer for reading his note aloud to him (from his History exam)?
 * 7) Why do you think Holden spends so much time thinking about the ducks in Central park?
 * 8) Why is Holden so upset that Mr. Spencer wishes him “Good Luck?”