The Catcher in the Rye | Chapter 2 Questions and Answers

Study Questions
1. What had Mr. Spencer bought and shown the boys when they were visiting him one Sunday?

2. What advice did Dr. Thurmer give to Holden?

3. Did Holden agree with Dr. Thurmer’s description of life as a game? Explain your answer.

4. Was Pencey Prep really the fourth school from which Holden was asked to leave? Explain your answer.

5. What did Holden think about Mr. Spencer’s description of his parents as “grand people”?

6. Why did Holden write Mr. Spencer a note at the end of his examination paper?

7. What was Holden thinking about while...

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