Across
- 2. The protagonist’s last name is.
- 8. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “clam, unconcerned, cool.”
- 10. Holden frequently associates the game of ____________ when he thinks about Jane.
- 14. Holden tells us his older brother is in this city being a “prostitute.”
- 16. In the later portion of the novel, Holden tells us that a guy named Luce suggest he should see one of these.
- 17. Holden becomes so happy he almost cries while watching his sister, Phoebe, ride one of these.
- 18. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “untidy, messy.”
- 19. When the novel ends, it is implied that Holden is telling the story from a…
- 20. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “charming, sophisticated, poised.”
- 21. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “concerns, doubts, worries.”
- 24. The Catcher in the Rye was written by the famous author J.D.
- 25. This character had Holden write an English composition for him early in the novel.
- 27. The protagonist’s first name is.
- 29. Holden this a “Catcher in the Rye” is someone who saves….
- 34. This piece of clothing is frequently mentioned throughout the story after Holden buys it during his trip to New York. (three words)
- 37. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “fight, argument, disagreement.”
- 40. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “savage, vicious, cruel.”
- 41. Holden’s little sister is named….
- 42. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “shun, reject, exclude.”
- 43. Holden’s brother Allie died from this.
- 44. Holden leave’s Mr. Antolini’s house when he awakens to Mr. Antolini _______________ him.
- 45. Holden thinks a “Catcher in the Rye” is someone who saves children from _________ over a cliff.
- 46. Holden makes an allusion to this well-known play when he is eating breakfast with the nuns. (three words)
Down
- 1. The protagonist of the novel is ____ years old.
- 3. Holden’s favorite insult for other people is this word.
- 4. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “classy, fancy, ritzy.”
- 5. The term “catcher in the rye” comes from a very old…
- 6. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “immoral, unethical, shameless.”
- 7. Holden and Stradlater get into a fight when Stradlater won’t discuss his date with….
- 9. The plot of the story takes place in… (two words)
- 11. One of the unique things about Allie was that he wrote poetry on his ____________ mitt.
- 12. Holden gets extremely upset when he sees “f*** _____” written on the wall of his sister’s school.
- 13. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “disturbing, distressing, chilling.”
- 15. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “extravagant, luxurious, showy.”
- 17. Holden’s favorite thing about the Museum of Natural History is that nothing ever __________ there.
- 22. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “splendid, exceptional, excellent.”
- 23. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “jerk, creep, clown.”
- 26. At Pency Prep, Holden has an acquaintance who is an awkward boy with poor hygiene named…
- 28. The novel takes place during the nineteen…
- 30. While at the Edmont, Holden orders one of these from an elevator operator.
- 31. James Castle is a young man Holden often mentions who ____________ from a window after being harassed.
- 32. Holden ends the novel saying that he ________ all the people he talked about in the book.”
- 33. A motif in the novel is when Holden frequently mentions the ____________ in Central Park.
- 35. Holden reacted to his brother’s death by breaking all the windows in his ___________ with his bare hands.
- 36. The poem “Comin’ Thro’ the Rye” is actually about people engaging in casual ______________ encounters.
- 38. This vocabulary word’s synonyms are “pointless, moronic, foolish.”
- 39. At the beginning of the novel, Holden is kicked out of Pency Prep because he is….
- 41. Holden tells readers he left a school called Elkton Hills because he was surrounded by….