What is Holden's conclusion about his future at the end of this segment?

• A. He resolves to face responsibilities and move forward.
• B. He decides to quit life entirely.
• C. He decides to run away again.
• D. He decides to become a teacher.

Answer: (A)

Holden is moving from avoidance toward acceptance of responsibility. In this moment, he recognizes that merely escaping his problems won’t help him grow up, so he commits to going home, facing what lies ahead, and taking steps forward. That shift—choosing to confront life’s difficulties rather than retreating or quitting—best fits the idea of resolving to face responsibilities and move forward. The other options don’t align with what he actually decides in this segment: he isn’t opting to quit life, nor to run away again, and there’s no indication he plans to become a teacher at this point.