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

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

How does Holden know about Ernies in Greenwich village?

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

How does Holden describe the bellman at the Edmont Hotel?

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

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

he has a brain tumor & needs an operation

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 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 Mrs. Morrow for not being able to visit Ernest in the summer?

he's going to South America with his grandmother

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

The crowd applauds Ernie whether he plays well or poorly.

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The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 7-12 Reading Comprehension

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

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