Wild Pork & Watercress
This remote and rugged region of New Zealand is where Uncle Hec takes Ricky to live.
Urewera Region (The bush)
This sensitive and artistic narrator is the youngest member of the Greaser gang.
Ponyboy Curtis
This point of view in storytelling uses pronouns like "he," "she," and "they" to refer to the characters.
Third-person POV
How many sides are there on a dodecahedron?
12!
What is the name of the head boy?
Caleb Devery
What type of wild animal does Ricky encounter and attempt to "tame" early in his time with Hec.
Wild pig
This central conflict is established immediately, dividing the town and shaping the lives of the Greasers and the Socs.
The theme of social class (us vs. them)
Name the literary term for the main struggle or problem that the protagonist faces in a story.
Conflict
True or False: The whakataukī 'E mua kaikai, e muri huare' loosely means 'The early bird gets the worm.
True
What is the name of the Head Girl?
Lucy Thomas
This concept begins to develop between Ricky and Hec, despite their initial differences and Hec's gruff exterior.
Sense of family / belonging
This physical characteristic is a source of pride and identity for the Greasers, setting them apart visually from the Socs.
Their long, greasy hair.
This literary device involves the use of an object, person, or idea to represent something else.
Symbolism
What Scandinavian country has been ranked the happiest country in the world 8 times in a row!
Norway
What was James Hargest's major role in the army?
Brigadier
This is something both Ricky and Hec are wary of and ultimately flee from in the initial chapters.
Authority (The Social Welfare system)
The unfair treatment and negative stereotypes faced by the Greasers highlight this broader societal issue explored in the early chapters.
Social injustice
What is the literary term for the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase? For example, "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Alliteration
What has been the most common password in the world for the past few years, according to some sources?
123456
What toilets have recently been blocked due to ... shenanigans!
B Block
This is what Hec values highly, leading him to choose a solitary life in the bush and resist authority.
Independence / Self-reliance
The early chapters hint at this overarching theme as Ponyboy experiences the harsh realities and violence of his world.
Loss of innocence
This literary technique involves a contrast between what is said and what is actually meant, often for humorous or ironic effect.
Irony
What are the Māori names for the North and South Islands, respectively?
Te Ika-a-Māui (North Island)
Te Waipounamu (South Island)
What is the name of the primary caretaker?
Kevin!