Chapter 5

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What does Holden write about in this chapter?

Allie's mitt was left–handed.

What else was unusual about it?

Why did Holden's brother Allie die at such a young age?

Return to the section where Holden and his classmates have just returned from town. Holden describes Brossard as a "bridge fiend." Bridge is the name of a card game.

What does "fiend" mean in this context?

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