Don’t act like you weren’t uncomfortable when Sunny walked into that hotel room. Most readers quickly gloss over the raw vulnerability of this scene, but our Catcher In The Rye Chapter 13 Quiz asks the tough questions about Holden’s moral hesitation. See if you actually got the connection between the protagonist and the prostitute.
Catcher In The Rye Chapter 13 Quiz Questions
- What mood does Holden feel after Sunny leaves?
- What does Holden imagine doing after Sunny leaves?
- What does Holden realize about himself in this chapter?
- What theme is most present in Chapter 13?
- What does Holden’s encounter with Sunny reveal about him?
- What literary device is used in Holden’s imagined confrontation about his gloves?
- How does Holden describe Maurice?
- What does Holden call Sunny after she leaves?
- What symbol of adulthood disturbs Holden in this chapter?
- What does Holden feel as he lies in bed after Sunny leaves?
- What emotion best captures the tone of Chapter 13?
- Where is Holden walking at the beginning of Chapter 13?
- What does Holden wish he had while walking?
- What happened to Holden’s gloves?
- What does Holden imagine doing to the person who stole his gloves?
- Why doesn’t Holden actually confront the thief?
- What emotion does Holden feel about his inaction?
- What does Holden do when he returns to the hotel?
- Who does Holden meet in the elevator?
- What does Maurice offer Holden?
- What is the name of the prostitute Maurice sends?
- How much does Maurice say the service will cost?
- How does Holden feel while waiting for the prostitute?
- What color dress is Sunny wearing?
- What strikes Holden about Sunny’s age?
- What does Holden say to Sunny instead of wanting sex?
- How does Sunny react to Holden’s refusal?
- What excuse does Holden give for not wanting sex?
- How much money does Holden give Sunny?
- What does Sunny say before she leaves?