The Catcher in the Rye - Chapter 7
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Where did Holden go right after the fight?

Ackley's room

What did Holden trip on in Ackley's room?

A shoe

What was on Ackley's face?

Acne cream

What did Holden repeatedly ask Ackley about?

<p>The location of the light</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the light?

<p>Next to Holden's hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What surprised Ackley about Holden's appearance?

<p>The blood and such on his face</p> Signup and view all the answers

Was a chair always present in Ackley's room?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What game did Holden ask to play with Ackley?

<p>Canasta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What time was it?

<p>11:30</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ackley have to get up for in the morning?

<p>Mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden never discuss with Ackley?

<p>His personal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden request of Ackley?

<p>To sleep in Ely's bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ely not at Pencey at that time?

<p>He went home every weekend to his parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does Ely always come back?

<p>Sunday night</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden do in response to not being able to sleep on Ely's bed?

<p>He patted Ackley's shoulder and called him a prince</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would Ackley not grant permission for Holden to sleep in Ely's bed?

<p>Because it wasn't his own bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden start to feel like?

<p>Rotten and lonesome</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden tell Ackley was the reason for the fight?

<p>Stradlater was talking crap about him</p> Signup and view all the answers

Was the reason for the fight true?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden complain about Ackley's room?

<p>The smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

What thought about Stradlater's date drove Holden mad?

<p>Stradlater and Jane canoodling in Ed Banky's car</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiated Stradlater from other boys at Pencey?

<p>Most boys talked about having intercourse, but Stradlater legitimately did have sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden want to know about Stradlater's date?

<p>His life</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Holden and Stradlater once double-date?

<p>In Ed Banky's car</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Stradlater during their double-date?

<p>The back of the car</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Stradlater's technique to getting sexual favors from girls?

<p>He started out with a sincere and 'Abraham Lincoln - like' voice that he then proceeded to give her the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did Stradlater have sex during their double date?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times did Holden say 'Hey Ackley' to wake Ackley up?

<p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden ask Ackley after waking him up?

<p>How to join a monastery</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ackley say that Holden could never make fun of?

<p>His religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden call Ackley before he left?

<p>Aces</p> Signup and view all the answers

In front of whose door was the toothpaste found in the corridor?

<p>Leahy &amp; Hoffman's</p> Signup and view all the answers

What brand was the toothpaste?

<p>Kolynos</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden think he may do while he was in the corridor?

<p>Go visit Mal Brossard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden decide to do instead?

<p>Leave Pencey</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Holden's plan when he escaped?

<p>Go and stay at a cheap hotel in New York</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long did it take for Holden to pack?

<p>Two minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bags did Holden pack?

<p>Gladstone bags</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many bags did Holden pack?

<p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

What saddened Holden when he was packing?

<p>The ice skates his mom had gotten him</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the ice skates the wrong type?

<p>They were hockey - Holden had wanted racing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where would Holden's mom have gone to get the skates?

<p>Spaulding's</p> Signup and view all the answers

Was Holden broke?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the main benefactor to Holden?

<p>His grandma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Holden's grandma send him money often?

<p>She had memory issues and kept sending money for his birthday</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden want to sell before he left?

<p>His typewriter</p> Signup and view all the answers

To whom did Holden want to sell his typewriter?

<p>Frederick Woodruff</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much was the typewriter worth?

<p>$90</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much did Holden sell it for?

<p>$20</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Holden take his final look at the corridor?

<p>Next to the stairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Holden doing while he took his final look?

<p>Crying</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden do right before he left?

<p>He yelled 'Sleep tight, ya morons!'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden almost trip on as he ran down the stairs?

<p>Peanut shells</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 7 Overview

  • Holden visits Ackley's room after engaging in a fight.
  • He trips over a shoe as he enters.
  • Ackley's face is covered in acne cream, contributing to his ghostly appearance.

Interactions with Ackley

  • Holden repeatedly questions Ackley about the location of the light, which is next to his hand.
  • Ackley is surprised by the blood on Holden's face, indicating the fight's severity.
  • Ackley's room lacks chairs, reflecting its uninviting atmosphere.

Games and Time

  • Holden asks Ackley to play Canasta, trying to distract himself.
  • The time is noted as 11:30 PM, while Ackley prepares for morning mass.
  • Personal topics are off-limits for Holden; he avoids discussing his life with Ackley.

Ely's Absence

  • Ely is not present at Pencey as he visits his parents every weekend, returning Sunday night.
  • Holden expresses a desire to sleep in Ely’s bed but is denied by Ackley, who states it’s not his bed.

Holden's Emotions

  • Feelings of loneliness and despair overwhelm Holden, making him feel "rotten and lonesome."
  • He mentions Stradlater, claiming to have fought him over disparaging remarks that are not true.
  • Holden complains about the unpleasant smell in Ackley's room.

Stradlater and Jane

  • Holden is troubled by thoughts of Stradlater and Jane together in Ed Banky's car.
  • Unlike others at Pencey, Stradlater has actual sexual experience, causing Holden to feel insecure.

Wake-Up Call

  • Holden attempts to wake Ackley three times, asking him, sarcastically, about joining a monastery.
  • Ackley states that his religion is something Holden should never mock.

Final Interactions

  • Before leaving, Holden shakes Ackley’s hand and calls him "aces."
  • They find toothpaste in front of the doors of Leahy & Hoffman, specifically Kolynos brand.

Decision to Leave

  • Holden contemplates visiting Mal Brossard but ultimately decides to leave Pencey instead.
  • He plans to stay at a cheap hotel in New York, packing in just two minutes with two Gladstone bags.

Emotional Moments

  • Packing makes Holden nostalgic, especially about the hockey skates his mother bought when he wanted racing skates.
  • His mother likely bought them from Spaulding's.

Financial Status

  • Holden isn't broke; he has considerable funds, largely provided by his grandmother, who frequently sends him money due to memory issues.
  • He attempts to sell his typewriter to Frederick Woodruff, originally worth $90 but sells it for only $20.

Departure

  • As he takes a final look at the corridor next to the stairs, Holden cries.
  • He leaves with a final shout of "Sleep tight, ya morons!" and almost trips on peanut shells while running downstairs.

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