Signpost | Characters | Anchor Questions | About the Author | Random |
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Contrast and Contradictions
What is the signpost for “Why is the character doing this?”
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His younger brother
Who is Allie to Holden?
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Why does this keep happening Again and Again?
What is the anchor question for “Again and Again”?
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J.D Salinger
Who wrote Catcher in the Rye?
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Because he was lonesome, and just wanted someone to talk to
Why was holden constantly depressed?
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Memory Moment
What is the signpost for “Why might this memory be important?”
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Stradlater
Who did Holden get into a fight with in the dorms before getting on the train and leaving Penney Prep?
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What does this make you wonder about?
What is the anchor question for “Tough Question”?
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Two
How many kids did Salinger have?
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Holden realizes Mr. Antolini might be a pervert
What does Holden realize about Mr. Antolini after he wakes from feeling a hand rubbing on his head?
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Aha Moment
What is the signpost for “How might this change things?”
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Sally Hayes
Who did Holden ask to runaway with him, and live in a big cabin in Vermont or Massachusetts?
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Why is the character doing this?
What is the anchor question for “Contrast and Contradictions”?
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In 2010
What year did J.D Salinger die?
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Profanity
What does Holden constantly use when he speaks?
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Tough Questions
What is the signpost for “What does this make you wonder about?”
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Holden runs to Ackley
Who does Holden run to for comfort after the fight with stradlater, even though he doesnt like them?
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Why might this memory be important?
What is the anchor question for “Memory Moment”?
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J.D Salinger worked on catcher in the rye while he served in WWII
When did Salinger write Catcher in the Rye?
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He went to tell her he was leaving
Why did Holden go to Phoebe’s school?
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Words of the Wiser
Which signpost has a two part anchor question?
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His little sister, phoebe
Who gives Holden their Christmas dough?
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How might this change things?
What is the anchor question for “Aha Moment”?
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Charlie Chaplin
Who was Salinger’s romantic rival?
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Jane Gallagher
Who does Holden constantly think of calling through the entire book, but never does?
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