Across
- 2. James Castle is a young man Holden often mentions who ____________ from a window after being harassed.
- 6. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “loud, boisterous, noisy.”
- 7. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “clam, unconcerned, cool.”
- 9. At the beginning of the novel, Holden is kicked out of Pency Prep because he is….
- 10. This piece of clothing is frequently mentioned throughout the story after Holden buys it during his trip to New York. (three words)
- 12. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “sly, stealthy, treacherous.”
- 14. Holden leave’s Mr. Antolini’s house when he awakens to Mr. Antolini _______________ him.
- 15. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “jolly, lively, animated.”
- 18. The Catcher in the Rye was written by the famous author J.D.
- 19. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “torn, conflicted, uncertain.”
- 23. A motif in the novel is when Holden frequently mentions the ____________ in Central Park.
- 24. The protagonist’s first name is.
- 27. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “mandatory, required, obligated.”
- 29. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “jerk, creep, clown.”
- 31. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “middle-class, conventional, ordinary.”
- 35. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “pointless, moronic, foolish.”
- 36. The protagonist’s last name is.
- 37. One of the unique things about Allie was that he wrote poetry on his ____________ mitt.
- 39. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “savage, vicious, cruel.”
- 40. The poem “Comin’ Thro’ the Rye” is actually about people engaging in casual ______________ encounters.
- 42. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “touching, moving, affecting.”
- 43. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “unimpressed, indifferent, bored.”
- 47. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “sorrowful, gloomy, pensive.”
- 51. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “shy, reserved, unassertive.”
- 52. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “extravagant, luxurious, showy.”
- 53. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “puzzled, bewildered, perplexed.”
- 54. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “doubtful, skeptical, disbelieving.”
- 56. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “outcast, exile.”
- 58. In the later portion of the novel, Holden tells us that a guy named Luce suggest he should see one of these.
- 60. Holden’s favorite insult for other people is this word.
- 61. Holden becomes so happy he almost cries while watching his sister, Phoebe, ride one of these.
- 62. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “dejected, disheartened, depressed.”
- 65. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “irritated, annoyed, frustrated.”
- 68. Holden gets extremely upset when he sees “f*** _____” written on the wall of his sister’s school.
- 69. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “regretful, remorseful, contrite.”
- 71. Holden tells readers he left a school called Elkton Hills because he was surrounded by….
- 72. The plot of the story takes place in… (two words)
- 73. Holden reacted to his brother’s death by breaking all the windows in his ___________ with his bare hands.
- 74. When the novel ends, it is implied that Holden is telling the story from a…
Down
- 1. Holden tells us his older brother is in this city being a “prostitute.”
- 3. While at the Edmont, Holden orders one of these from an elevator operator.
- 4. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “enormous, immense, tremendous.”
- 5. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “careful, precise, thorough.”
- 8. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “indifferent, unresponsive, disinterested.”
- 11. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “concerns, doubts, worries.”
- 13. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “classy, fancy, ritzy.”
- 16. This character had Holden write an English composition for him early in the novel.
- 17. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “talkative, chatty.”
- 20. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “lonely, abandoned, desolate.”
- 21. Holden’s little sister is named….
- 22. Holden’s brother Allie died from this.
- 25. Holden frequently associates the game of ____________ when he thinks about Jane.
- 26. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “splendid, exceptional, excellent.”
- 28. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “shun, reject, exclude.”
- 30. Holden’s favorite thing about the Museum of Natural History is that nothing ever __________ there.
- 32. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “derogatory, belittling, insulting.”
- 33. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “untidy, messy.”
- 34. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “showy, pretentious, flamboyant.”
- 38. Holden and Stradlater get into a fight when Stradlater won’t discuss his date with….
- 41. The novel takes place during the nineteen…
- 44. At Pency Prep, Holden has an acquaintance who is an awkward boy with poor hygiene named…
- 45. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “charming, sophisticated, poised.”
- 46. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “bad breath, morning breath, foul-smelling breath.”
- 47. Holden ends the novel saying that he ________ all the people he talked about in the book.”
- 48. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “mournful, gloomy.”
- 49. The protagonist of the novel is ____ years old.
- 50. The term “catcher in the rye” comes from a very old…
- 55. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “immoral, unethical, shameless.”
- 57. Holden this a “Catcher in the Rye” is someone who saves….
- 59. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “disturbing, distressing, chilling.”
- 63. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “addict, fanatic, enthusiast.”
- 64. Holden thinks a “Catcher in the Rye” is someone who saves children from _________ over a cliff.
- 66. The title of The Catcher in the Rye is an allusion to a well-known…
- 67. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “fight, argument, disagreement.”
- 70. Holden makes an allusion to this well-known play when he is eating breakfast with the nuns. (three words)