Narrator's Observations and Decisions

The transcript details a late-night conversation between the narrator and Ackley, discussing a recent fight and the narrator's feelings of loneliness. The narrator reflects on relationships, considers joining a monastery, and ultimately decides to leave for New York, feeling overwhelmed and needing a break.

What does the narrator notice about Ackley when he first sees him in the room?

• Ackley is reading a book.

• Ackley has white stuff on his face.

• Ackley is sleeping soundly.

• Ackley is packing his bags.

Why does the narrator want to turn on the light in the room?

• To see Ackley's face.

• To find his shoes.

• To find the light switch.

• To read a book.

What game does the narrator suggest playing with Ackley?

• Canasta

• Checkers

• Chess

• Poker

How does Ackley respond to the narrator's suggestion to play a game?

• He ignores the suggestion.

• He suggests a different game.

• He refuses because it's late.

• He agrees immediately.

What is the narrator's emotional state after the fight?

• He feels lonely and wishes he were dead.

• He feels indifferent and calm.

• He feels happy and relieved.

• He feels angry and vengeful.

What does the narrator think about when lying on Ely's bed?

• Jane and Stradlater.

• His family back home.

• His upcoming exams.

• His future career.

What decision does the narrator make about his stay at Pencey?

• To confront Stradlater again.

• To leave immediately and go to New York.

• To transfer to another school.

• To stay until the end of the semester.

Why does the narrator decide to leave Pencey before Wednesday?

• He wants to surprise his family.

• He feels too sad and lonely to stay.

• He has a job offer in New York.

• He is expelled and must leave immediately.

What does the narrator do with his typewriter before leaving?

• He leaves it in the room.

• He packs it in his suitcase.

• He sells it to Frederick Woodruff.

• He gives it to Ackley as a gift.

How does the narrator feel about the ice skates his mother sent him?

• He is excited to use them.

• He is indifferent about them.

• He plans to sell them.

• He is sad because they are the wrong type.