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// Reading Assignment #5  // // The Catcher in the Rye  // : Chap. 18-21 (p. 135-166). Whenever possible, note down a page number as reference.  __ Chapters 18-21 __   1. What did Holden think of the show at Radio City?  He finds the show at Radio City ridiculous and superficial, but it reminded him how he and Allie used to love Kettledrum Orchestra.  2. Why did Holden call Carl Luce even though he didn't like him much?  He called Carl Luce because he was very intelligent with the highest IQ and for once he waned to have an intelligent conversation.  3. What did Holden and Luce discuss?  They didn’t really hold a conversation. Holden kept asking questions about sex to annoy Luce, but Luce refused to be dragged into such a conversation and recommends that Holden needs psychoanalysis. Holden remembers that Luce’s father is a psychoanalyst, but Luce didn’t offer his father’s help. Instead he departed.  4. Why did Holden go home so early (before Wednesday)?  After Holden thought that he might get pneumonia and die, the idea of what Phoebe would do if this really happened crossed his mind. He remembered how much Phoebe likes him and decided to go home early to see her.  5. What was Phoebe's reaction when she first saw Holden? What was her reaction when she found out that he had been expelled?  Phoebe was very affectionate when she first saw Holden. She hugged him and kissed him and started asking him questions. But when she found out he had been expelled, she hit him on the leg with her fist, she smacked him, and put the pillow over her head.