8th
What did Ponyboy find? (12.23)
a letter from Johnny in the book he left
What was really upsetting Soda? (12.18)
his girlfriend returned a letter unopened
Why didn't Ponyboy fail math? (12.7)
Darry checked his homework and helped him
How did Ponyboy know something was bothering Soda? (12.16)
He started smoking a cigarette; he is a non-smoker.
Why didn't Soda like all the brotherly fighting? (12.20)
forces him to be the middleman
What does the word 'veered' mean? (12.19)
change direction suddenly
What does the word 'lousing' mean? (12.8)
to spoil; botch
Why was Darry upset with Ponyboy and school? (12.17)
Ponyboy is smart enough to get a scholarship to college.
What does the word 'aquitted' mean? (12.5)
free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty
What does the word 'compositions' mean? (12.9)
writing what something is made of
What was different about Ponyboy? (12.6)
absent-minded and clumsy
Why was the first week back difficult? (12.11)
The attention; some were afraid of him
What did Darry tell Ponyboy to do? (12.2)
to keep his mouth shut until it was his turn to talk
What advice did Two-Bit have for Ponyboy? (12.14)
don't get tough; don't stop caring
How was the hearing different from those on TV? (12.3)
No one was overly emotional; they just stated the facts
Why was Johnny such a rare friend? (12.22)
He was a friend that really listened to you and cared about what you were saying.
Describe how the hearing was different. (12.1)
Only a few people were there.
What does Soda think Darry could have done? (12.21)
Darry could have sent his brothers to a foster home and gone to college.
Why is Ponyboy's English teacher a 'good guy'? (12.10)
makes you think and is interested in his students
What was Ponyboy's assignment? (12.12)
write about something with your own ideas and your own experiences
What three people inspired Ponyboy to write? (12.25)
Bob, Dally, and Johnny (all gone too soon)
What happened when Socs confronted Ponyboy about the grocery store? (12.13)
They challenged him; Ponyboy got ready to defend himself with a broken glass bottle
What made Ponyboy proud of his brothers? (12.4)
Neither deserted Dally when the judge questioned them. They stayed true to their friend.
What were some of the difficult themes Ponyboy tried to write? (12.15)
his Dad, Soda's horse, his brothers and himself
How did Ponyboy decide on the theme? What is it? (12.24)
Thinking about him and his friends; To tell those boys struggling with life that there was still good in the world.