Questions and Answers
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?
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Where was the light?
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What surprised Ackley about Holden's appearance?
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Was a chair always present in Ackley's room?
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What game did Holden ask to play with Ackley?
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What time was it?
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What did Ackley have to get up for in the morning?
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What did Holden never discuss with Ackley?
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What did Holden request of Ackley?
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Why was Ely not at Pencey at that time?
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When does Ely always come back?
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What did Holden do in response to not being able to sleep on Ely's bed?
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Why would Ackley not grant permission for Holden to sleep in Ely's bed?
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What did Holden start to feel like?
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What did Holden tell Ackley was the reason for the fight?
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Was the reason for the fight true?
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What did Holden complain about Ackley's room?
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What thought about Stradlater's date drove Holden mad?
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What differentiated Stradlater from other boys at Pencey?
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What did Holden want to know about Stradlater's date?
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Where did Holden and Stradlater once double-date?
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Where was Stradlater during their double-date?
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What was Stradlater's technique to getting sexual favors from girls?
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Did Stradlater have sex during their double date?
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How many times did Holden say 'Hey Ackley' to wake Ackley up?
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What did Holden ask Ackley after waking him up?
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What did Ackley say that Holden could never make fun of?
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What did Holden call Ackley before he left?
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In front of whose door was the toothpaste found in the corridor?
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What brand was the toothpaste?
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What did Holden think he may do while he was in the corridor?
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What did Holden decide to do instead?
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What was Holden's plan when he escaped?
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How long did it take for Holden to pack?
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What type of bags did Holden pack?
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How many bags did Holden pack?
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What saddened Holden when he was packing?
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Why were the ice skates the wrong type?
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Where would Holden's mom have gone to get the skates?
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Was Holden broke?
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Who was the main benefactor to Holden?
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Why did Holden's grandma send him money often?
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What did Holden want to sell before he left?
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To whom did Holden want to sell his typewriter?
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How much was the typewriter worth?
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How much did Holden sell it for?
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Where did Holden take his final look at the corridor?
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What was Holden doing while he took his final look?
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What did Holden do right before he left?
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What did Holden almost trip on as he ran down the stairs?
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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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