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Chapter 13

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What do Holden and the elevator operator talk about when Holden is on the way to his room?

Holden mentions a book he read at Whooten that had a character he admired, who he describes as "a very sophisticated, suave, and sexy guy".

What was that character's name?

When Holden first meets the woman Sunny, what does he tell her his name is?

Where does Sunny say she is from?

What excuse does Holden give Sunny for not being "in the mood"?

Return to the section where Holden talks about having his gloves stolen by a boy at Pencey.

What does he mean by "yellow" when he describes how he would have handled the situation, had he known who the thief was?

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