Characters
What caused Johnny's death?
Burning piece of the church fell on Johnny’s back which caused a severe injury.
What does Johnny mean when he tells Ponyboy to stay gold?
It means for Ponyboy to keep his innocence.
Did the Socs win the rumble or did the Greasers win the rumble?
The Greasers won the rumble.
How did Dally react towards Johnny’s death?
He made a plan for his death because the only person he cared about is Johnny.
What are some details to show the theme “Don’t do illegal actions?
If you do something wrong there will be consequences that will come back to you.
Why does the rumble happen?
The rumble happens because Johnny kills Bob.
Why did Cherry Valance choose not to visit Johnny in the hospital?
Because Johnny killed her boyfriend and she doesn’t feel comfortable talking with Johnny.
What is the theme that most shows Dally?
Honor and self-sacrifice.
Why did Dally make a plan in order to kill himself?
Because Johnny died and Dally felt that he had nothing else to live for.
Who joined in the rumble with the Greasers?
Shepard’s Gang.
Why is the theme “Family doesn’t always have to be related to you” one of the most important themes about Ponyboy?
Since even though Darry, Sodapop, and Ponyboy are family related, the rest of the Greasers still try their best to take care of the whole gang just like family.
Why did the Shepard’s Gang decide to help the Greasers in the rumble?
The Shepard gang joins the greasers in the big rumble because they share a common background and despise the Socs.