Chapter 1

What is the main idea of this chapter?

Why didn't Holden's team participate in the fencing meet in New York?

What is Holden's brother D.B.'s profession?

Look at the section where Holden describes his school, Pencey Prep. The school's advertisements say they have been "molding boys" since 1888.

What does "molding" mean in this context?

Are there any events in this chapter that aren't clear to you?