Chapter 10 Quiz — The Catcher in the Rye

Why does Holden decide not to call Phoebe at the beginning of Chapter 10?

• He does not have her phone number
• He worries his parents would answer the phone
• Phoebe told him she did not want to talk to him
• The hotel does not have a working telephone

How old is Phoebe in The Catcher in the Rye?

• Seven years old
• Eight years old
• Ten years old
• Twelve years old

What is the name of the fictional detective Phoebe creates in her stories?

• Hazel Caulfield
• Holly Golightly
• Hazle Weatherfield
• Helen Weatherby

What is the Lavender Room?

• A clothing store near Holden's hotel
• The lobby of the Edmont Hotel
• The nightclub inside the Edmont Hotel
• A restaurant Holden visits with friends

What happens when Holden tries to order a scotch and soda in the Lavender Room?

• The bartender serves him without question
• The waiter refuses to serve him alcohol because he is underage
• Another patron buys the drink for him
• The Lavender Room does not serve alcohol

Where are the three women Holden meets in the Lavender Room from?

• Chicago
• Boston
• Seattle
• Los Angeles

Which of the three women is the best dancer?

• Marty
• Laverne
• Bernice
• All three are equally skilled

What band performs in the Lavender Room?

• The Edmont Orchestra
• The Buddy Singer band
• The Manhattan Players
• The Lavender Five

What are the three women most excited about during their trip to New York?

• Visiting museums and art galleries
• Attending a Broadway play
• Spotting celebrities and visiting Radio City Music Hall
• Shopping at department stores

What happens with the check at the end of the Lavender Room scene?

• The women split the check evenly
• Bernice pays for everyone
• Holden gets stuck paying the entire check
• The waiter comps the drinks because of the poor service

Which of the following events actually happen in Chapter 10?

Which of these statements about Holden's description of Phoebe are true?

What does 'juxtaposition' mean as a literary device used in Chapter 10?

• A sudden twist in the plot
• Placing two contrasting elements side by side to highlight their differences
• A character speaking directly to the reader
• Using exaggeration for emphasis

What does 'condescension' mean in the context of Holden's attitude toward the three women?

• Deep respect and admiration
• An attitude of looking down on others as beneath oneself
• Genuine curiosity about other people
• Nervous discomfort around strangers

What does 'precocious' mean when describing Phoebe?

• Shy and withdrawn
• Physically strong and athletic
• Having developed abilities at an unusually early age
• Disobedient and rebellious