What does Stradlater claim about kissing and telling?

• A. He says he kisses and tells.
• B. He says he does not kiss and tell.
• C. He says he never engages with girls.
• D. He says he writes poetry about girls.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how Stradlater presents his dating life as private and discreet. When Holden asks about his date with Jane Gallagher, Stradlater says he doesn’t kiss and tell, trying to project a cool, nonchalant image that he keeps intimate details to himself. This makes the option stating that he does not kiss and tell the best choice, because it directly reflects how he wants to appear and what he claims about his own behavior. The other possibilities don’t fit the scene: he isn’t shown as someone who openly broadcasts his exploits, nor is there any indication that he never interacts with girls or that he writes poetry about them.