Which detail about Allie's baseball mitt did Holden recall?

• A. It had poems written on it by Allie.
• B. It was used to practice catching outfield.
• C. It belonged to their father.
• D. It was burned in a school incident.

Answer: (A)

The detail at issue centers on a vivid memory Holden has of Allie’s baseball mitt: it was covered with poems written in Allie’s own handwriting. This detail stands out because the mitt is more than just a piece of equipment here; it’s a personal artifact that reveals Allie’s quiet creativity and care, and it shows why Holden clings to it. Reading the poems on the glove gave Holden a way to feel connected to his brother while he was out in the field, turning a practical object into a intimate link to Allie.

Others aspects don’t fit the remembered moment as well. The mitt isn’t described as being used for practicing in the outfield, nor as belonging to their father, nor as having burned in a school incident. The unique, defining detail is the poems Allie wrote on the mitt, which underscores the emotional bond Holden feels and why that object remains so meaningful to him.