Chapter 7
What makes Holden feel so lonely that he wakes up Ackley?
Holden is lonely because Stradlater returns to the room without showing any interest in Holden’s well-being. He ignores him.
When on the train, who does Holden meet and what does Holden say when asked whether he likes Pencey Prep?(Two things)
Holden meets the mother of a classmate named Ernest, Mrs. Morrow, and tells her Pencey is as good as most schools, and some of the faculty are “pretty conscientious.”
What does Holden do when he reaches Penn Station?
Holden goes to a phone booth and considers calling D.B., Phoebe, Jane Gallagher’s mother, Sally Hayes, and Carl Luce. He comes up with reasons for not calling any of them. In the end, he calls no one.
How does Holden know that the three girls at the next table are not from New York City, and what do they do when he asks for a dance? (Two answers)
Holden notices that their hats are not the kind commonly worn in New York City. They giggle.
Why does Holden not call Jane Gallagher?
Holden does not call Jane Gallagher because he says he is not in the mood (an excuse he has used before).
What does Holden decide when he leaves Ackley’s room?
Holden decides to leave Pencey Prep right away instead of waiting until Wednesday.
Because Holden likes Mrs. Morrow, what lie does he tell her about her son, Ernest?
Holden tells Mrs. Morrow that Ernest is shy, modest, and one of the most popular boys at Pencey Prep.
What is Holden’s opinion of the Edmont Hotel as it relates to Stradlater?
Holden thinks the Edmont Hotel is “lousy with perverts.” He thinks Stradlater would have fit right in.
What does Bernice say that shows how shallow she is and does Bernice enjoy dancing with Holden? (Two answers)
She thinks celebrities are important and seeing one is more important than being with a person like Holden. She does not really enjoy dancing with him and keeps looking around for celebrities.
How does Holden get Faith Cavendish’s name and how does Holden feel after Faith refuses to meet him for a cocktail?(Two answers)
He got Faith’s name and number from Eddie Birdsell, a student at Princeton he met at a party.
Holden regrets that he did not make a date to see Faith the next day.
When Ackley insists on hearing the reasons for the fight, how does Holden answer him?
Holden lies saying the fight was over Stradlater’s saying that Ackley had a lousy personality. Sadly, Ackley believes him, but then Holden tells him that he was kidding.
Why does Mrs. Morrow suspects Holden is going home late on a Saturday night and what is his response?(Two answers)
Mrs. Morrow suspects that someone in Holden’s family must be sick. Holden says that he needs an operation because he has a small brain tumor.
How does Holden feel about “necking” with girls whom he does not really care about?
Holden feels that he should not “neck” or have relations with a girl unless he really cares about her, but admits to having trouble living up to his principles.
How does Holden overstep the bounds of propriety with Bernice?
Holden kisses Bernice on the head, then uses profanity.
Where does Mrs. Morrow invite Holden to visit Ernest in the summer and what does he say about visiting?(Two answers)
Mrs. Morrow invites Holden to visit Ernest in Massachusetts during the summer.
Holden lies and tells her that he will be going to South America with his grandmother in the summer.
Why does Holden become angry with Ackley after his fight with Stradlater?
Holden is angry because Ackley is interested only in the reasons for the fight rather than providing comfort for Holden.
Why does Mrs. Morrow keep calling Holden by the name Rudolf?
Holden told Mrs. Morrow that his name was Rudolf Schmidt.
Holden made himself “relationship rules.” What does he admit about the rules and relationships?
He says that he breaks them right away. He says he just does not understand intimacy/relationships.
Do the girls invite Holden to sit down at their table?
No. He sits down with them uninvited.
How does Holden feel as he is about to leave Pencey Prep and what does he say when he leaves?(Two answers)
Holden feels sad, but covers up his feelings by shouting, “Sleep tight, ya morons!”