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The Secret Goldfish
What is Holden's favorite book from his brother?
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Holden states that he has a dishonest disposition by saying he's "the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life."
What does Holden state to the reader at the beginning of chapter 3?
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Allie.
What's Holden's little brother's name?
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Holden was patronizing Ackley for being catholic.
How does Holden offend Ackley?
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He left the fencing equipment on the subway.
How is Holden irresponsible?
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Phoniness.
What does Holden hate the most?
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He invited Ackley to go to the movies with him and Mal.
What kind gesture did Holden show Ackley?
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A pair of ice skates.
What gift did Holden's mom give him?
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He claims that he was taking care of the maps and watching the stops.
What excuse does Holden give for leaving the equipment on the subway?
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Stradlater is going on a date with Jane, who seems to be one of Holden's few close friends.
Who is Stradlater going on a date with and why is that important?
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Allie's baseball glove.
What does Holden write Stradlater's composition on?
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Holden doesn't like presents because he doesn't think he deserves them.
Why doesn't Holden like the gift his mother gave him?
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Holden shows that he is rude and disrespectful.
Which of Holden's traits are shown when he meets up with Mr. Spencer?
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He agreed to write Stradlater's composition and talks to Ackley when nobody else bothers to, even when he thinks they are both phony.
What 2 things does Holden do that shows he treats his peers well?
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The steak represents phoniness in the school Holden goes to. The school gives out steak every Saturday to impress parents that the school is good to the kids.
What does the "steak" at Pencey Prep symbolize?
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Holden claims that he doesn't feel like calling her.
What excuse does Holden give for not calling Jane even though he's worried about her?
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The duck pond is a symbol of innocence because children often wonder about where the ducks go during the winter.
What does the duck pond in Central Park symbolize?
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He uses the red hunting hat as a security blanket to shield his abnormalities from the world.
What is the symbolism behind Holden's red hunting hat?
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Allie's glove holds memories of Allie writing poems in green ink. Holden still misses Allie because he died a little while back.
What does Allie's baseball glove symbolize?
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He wants to be with someone, but he doesn't have anyone else to call but her. He also wants to seem mature and older than he is.
What is the significance of Holden calling up Faith Cavendish?
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