How does Holden feel about social pleasantries as saying to someone, "glad to meet you"?

He thinks it's necessary & dislikes it if you don't mean it.

What excuse does Holden give Mrs. Morrow for not being able to visit Ernest in the summer?

he's going to South America with his grandmother

How does Holden describe the bellman at the Edmont Hotel?

He's more depressing than the room as he carries suitcases.

How does Holden know about Ernies in Greenwich village?

He heard of Ernies from his brother, D.B.

What is it that Holden objects to about the crowd at Ernie's?

The crowd applauds Ernie whether he plays well or poorly.

When Ackley insist on hearing the reasons for the fight how does Holden answer him?

Holden says the fight was over Stradlater insulting Ackley.

What excuse will Holden use to get through to Jane Gallagher on the telephone?

He's her uncle & her aunt has been killed in a car accident.

What excuse does Holden give to Mrs. Morrow for going home on Saturday?

he has a brain tumor & needs an operation

What lie does Holden tell Mrs. Morrow about her son, Ernest?

He's shy, modest & the most popular boy at school.

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The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 7-12 Reading Comprehension

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1
How does Holden feel about social pleasantries as saying to someone, "glad to meet you"?
Holden is indifferent.
He thinks it's all phony.
He says if you don't really mean it, you shouldn't say it.
He thinks it's necessary & dislikes it if you don't mean it.
2
What excuse does Holden give Mrs. Morrow for not being able to visit Ernest in the summer?
he has a summer job
he has summer school
he has summer sports camp in Colorado
he's going to South America with his grandmother
3
What does Holden yell at the top of his lungs before leaving Pencey Prep?
"Sleep tight ya morons!"
"Goodbye ya phonies!"
"So long suckers!"
"Sleep tight phonies!"
4
What sports does Jane Gallagher enjoy playing the most?
tennis & basketball
baseball & tennis
golf & basketball
golf & tennis
5
What does Holden discuss with the cab driver on the way to the Edmont Hotel?
the phonies at Pencey Prep
the museum
the ducks in Central park
Allie's death
6
How does Holden describe the bellman at the Edmont Hotel?
He ask too many questions.
He's old and overzealous.
He's more depressing than the room as he carries suitcases.
He smells badly and has poor hygiene.
7
How does Holden know about Ernies in Greenwich village?
He knows the owner of Ernies.
Holden met Jane Gallagher at Ernies.
He used to skip school & go there
He heard of Ernies from his brother, D.B.
8
Who is Lillian Simmons?
Holden's date to the prom
A girl Holden's brother dated
Holden's neighbor that he met at the pool
Both A & B
9
What is it that Holden objects to about the crowd at Ernie's?
The crowd is too intoxicated to know good music.
The crowd dances like someone dragging around a statue.
The crowd applauds Ernie whether he plays well or poorly.
They're all a bunch of "phonies".
10
How much does Holden think it will cost him to get a prime table at the Lavender Room?
$2
$1
$100
$5
11
What does Lillian Simmons find most impressive about D.B.?
He's a writer in Hollywood.
Both B & C
He's a WWII veteran.
He has a sports car.
12
When Ackley insist on hearing the reasons for the fight how does Holden answer him?
Both B & C
Holden says that Stradlater didn't like his composition.
Holden says that Stradlater slept with Jane Gallagher.
Holden says the fight was over Stradlater insulting Ackley.
13
What excuse will Holden use to get through to Jane Gallagher on the telephone?
He's the headmaster at her school.
He's not in the mood.
He's her uncle & her aunt has been killed in a car accident.
Her brother is sick?
14
What excuse does Holden give to Mrs. Morrow for going home on Saturday?
his grandmother is sick & he's visiting her in the hospital
he finished the semester early for a summer internship
he has a brain tumor & needs an operation
he's going on a family vacation
15
What lie does Holden tell Mrs. Morrow about her son, Ernest?
He's modest and is a secluded introvert.
He's shy, kind, & is voted class president.
He's modest & can't make friends because he's too shy.
He's shy, modest & the most popular boy at school.

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