Holden Caulfield and Stradlater's Dynamics

Holden Caulfield visits the bathroom where Stradlater is shaving. He describes Stradlater's grooming habits and his own nervous habit of turning the water on and off. Stradlater asks Holden to write a composition for him, which Holden finds ironic since he is flunking out. Holden entertains himself by tap dancing and joking around. Stradlater mentions Jane Gallagher, which excites Holden as he reminisces about their past. The transcript ends with Holden reflecting on Jane and interacting with Ackley.

Where does Holden first encounter Stradlater in this chapter?

• In the dorm room

• In the library

• In the can

• At the game

What song does Stradlater attempt to whistle?

• Fur Elise

• Blue Danube

• Song of India

• Moonlight Sonata

How does Holden describe Stradlater's appearance?

• Always disheveled

• Perfectly neat

• Casually dressed

• Secret slob

What favor does Stradlater ask of Holden?

• To write a composition

• To lend him money

• To clean his room

• To go to the game

How does Holden feel about writing the composition for Stradlater?

• Eager

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Annoyed

What activity does Holden engage in to amuse himself?

• Singing

• Tap dancing

• Drawing

• Reading

Who is Stradlater's date that surprises Holden?

• Sally Hayes

• Jane Gallagher

• Sunny

• Phoebe Caulfield

What game did Holden and Jane Gallagher often play?

• Scrabble

• Chess

• Monopoly

• Checkers

What does Holden worry about regarding Stradlater's date with Jane?

• Stradlater's intentions

• Jane's feelings

• The weather

• His own appearance