Characters
Which of the Greasers did Pony day would not grow up to be hoods?
He and Darry
Which house do the Greasers usually hang out at?
Darry, Sodapop, and Pony's house
What is theme about judging others in this book.
Don't judge others based on material things.
What is the introduction in this book?
They introduce each of the characters after Pony gets jumped.
What was the resolution for the Greasers as a group?
They won the rumble, and hoped the Socs would leave them alone and stay on their own turf.
Football stars and smart in school
Where do some of the Greasers work?
the gas station
What is the theme about money in this book?
Money doesn't solve all problems or bring all happiness.
What is the inciting incident for this book?
Bob getting killed by Johnny.
What was the resolution for the Socs as a group?
Some learned a valuable lesson, but others kept on causing the same trouble they always did.
Why did Dally have the hardest time with Johnny's death?
Johnny was the only thing he really cared about
Why was Ponyboy embarrassed for his friends from school to see his house?
It was kinda run down and poor looking.
What is theme about violence in this book?
Violence doesn't solve problems.
What is one piece of rising action for this book?
What was the resolution for Darry, Sodapop, and Ponyboy?
They agreed to always stick together and not fight anymore.
How had Johnny changed by the end of the book?
He knew violence didn't solve anything. He knew it was worth his life to save the kids and he wasn't afraid. He understood it was important to "stay gold."
Where was Bob murdered?
At the fountain
What is the theme about acceptance in this book.
Accept and respect people's differences.
What is the climax of this book?
The rumble and Johnny dieing.
What was the resolution for Johnny?
He accepted dying, and felt that it was worth it to save the lives of the kids.
He began to understand and like some of the Socs. He knew it was important for people to understand the Greasers. He knew he would make something good out of his life.
What usually takes place at the vacant lot?
Rumbles
What is the theme about truthfulness in this book?
It is important to stick with the truth no matter whose side your on.
What is one piece of falling action in this book?
Pony can't accept Johnny's death / Randy talking with Pony / Darry fighting for custody.
What was the resolution for Ponyboy?
He knew he would make something of himself, and decided to start by telling the story of the Greasers in his theme paper.