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What indicates that Mr. Antolini had been drinking when Holden arrives?
What indicates that Mr. Antolini had been drinking when Holden arrives?
- Holden could tell he had been drinking (correct)
- The room smelled like alcohol
- Mr. Antolini served wine
- Mr. Antolini was talking loudly
What does Mr. Antolini ask Holden about?
What does Mr. Antolini ask Holden about?
His expulsion from Pencey Prep
What example does Holden give about Pencey Prep's treatment of debate students?
What example does Holden give about Pencey Prep's treatment of debate students?
They were penalized for digressing from their subjects
Mr. Antolini agrees with Holden about the importance of digressions.
Mr. Antolini agrees with Holden about the importance of digressions.
What does Mrs. Antolini bring to Holden and Mr. Antolini?
What does Mrs. Antolini bring to Holden and Mr. Antolini?
What serious topic does Mr. Antolini discuss with Holden?
What serious topic does Mr. Antolini discuss with Holden?
Holden is not interested in what Mr. Antolini is saying.
Holden is not interested in what Mr. Antolini is saying.
What does Holden wake up to at Mr. Antolini's apartment?
What does Holden wake up to at Mr. Antolini's apartment?
How does Holden react after waking up?
How does Holden react after waking up?
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Chapter 24 Key Events
- Holden arrives at Mr. Antolini's home after a dinner party, observing Mr. Antolini's inebriation.
- A discussion begins as Mr. Antolini inquires about Holden's expulsion from Pencey Prep.
- Holden expresses discontent with Pencey's practices, citing debate penalties for straying from topics.
- He argues that digressing in debates can be more engaging, while Mr. Antolini asserts the importance of remaining focused.
- Mrs. Antolini intervenes by serving coffee, signaling the end of the intense conversation before heading to bed.
- Mr. Antolini becomes serious, warning Holden about an impending "fall" due to his inability to navigate his surroundings.
- Despite appreciating Mr. Antolini's insights, Holden is extremely fatigued and is permitted to rest.
- Holden abruptly awakens to find Mr. Antolini brushing his hair, leading him to fear potential sexual misconduct.
- Alarmed and confused, Holden quickly departs Mr. Antolini's apartment.
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