The Catcher in the Rye

Chapter 5

Why does Holden think the school serves steak on Saturdays?

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Holden thinks that the school serves steak on Saturdays because parents visit on Sundays. When the parents ask their sons what they ate for dinner the night before, the boys will say steak, which will impress the parents.

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The Catcher in the Rye