Holden Caulfield's Observations and Decisions

In Chapter 10 of 'The Catcher in the Rye', Holden Caulfield reflects on his reluctance to go to bed early and his fondness for his sister Phoebe, whom he describes as smart and pretty. He reminisces about his family, including his deceased brother Allie. Holden then visits the Lavender Room, a nightclub in his hotel, where he attempts to order a drink but is refused due to his age. He ends up dancing with three women, finding one of them, Bernice, to be a particularly good dancer, despite their lack of engaging conversation.

What does Holden decide to do instead of going to bed early?

• Change his shirt and go to the Lavender Room

• Go for a walk

• Call his parents

• Read a book

Why does Holden decide not to call Phoebe?

• He is too tired

• He is afraid his parents will answer

• He doesn't have her number

• He doesn't want to disturb her

How does Holden describe Phoebe's intelligence?

• Average for her age

• Not very smart

• Exceptionally smart

• Smart but lazy

What does Holden remember about his brother Allie?

• Allie was a great dancer

• Allie was a wizard

• Allie was a painter

• Allie was a musician

What is Holden's impression of the Lavender Room?

• It's a quiet place

• It's very crowded

• It's full of young people

• It's not very crowded and mostly has older people

Why is Holden unable to order a scotch and soda?

• He doesn't have enough money

• He changes his mind

• The waiter is out of scotch

• He is underage

How does Holden describe the three women he meets?

• They are giggling and not very attractive

• They are very intelligent

• They are very friendly

• They are very serious

What does Holden think about the blonde woman's dancing?

• She is a terrible dancer

• She is one of the best dancers he's ever seen

• She doesn't like to dance

• She is an average dancer