Characters
Prized Possessions
Vocabulary
Facts
Quotes
100

Who is telling the story?

Ponyboy

100

What was Steve Randle's prized possession?

An old football
100

What does Reckon mean?

To think or suppose.

100

What happened to Ponyboy's parents?

They died in a car crash.

100

Who said "I lie to myself all the time, but I never believe me."

Ponyboy

200

What significance does the "gang" have for Johnny?

The short answer to your question is that the gang is important to Johnny because his fellow gang members are essentially the only real family he has.

200

What is Ponyboy's prized possession?

Gone With the Wind Book

200

What does Madras mean?

A light cotton fabric of various weaves, especially one in multi-colored plaid or stripes, used for shirts, dresses, jackets, etc.

200

While after the church Johnny compares Dally to this?

In the comparison, Johnny admires Dally because Dally is never scared to go his own way in life.

200

Who said "You get tough like me and you don't get hurt. You look out for yourself and nothin' can touch you'."

Dallas Winston

300

Does Darry dislike Ponyboy?

Ponyboy has a love/hate relationship with his oldest brother, Darry

300

What was Sodapop's prized possession?

His switchblade

300

What does Cowlick mean?

A tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from that of the rest of the hair.

300

What did Johnny's parents fail to do?

Johnny just wanted for his guardians to adore and appreciate him as a family member.

300

Who said "I used to think about killin' myself all the time...But I don't wanna die now."

Johnny Cade

400

How is Johnny different from a stereotypical Greaser?

Johnny is a soft character who is regarded as the stereotypical Greaser.

400

What was Johnny's prized possession?

His jean Jacket

400

What does Acquired mean?

To come into possession or ownership of.

400

Who is the peace keeper?

Sodapop Curtis

400

Who said "Sometimes a break from your routine is the very thing you need."

Darry

500

What kind of troubles might the Socs have?

The Socs crave limits and boundaries which are completely missing from their lives.

500

What was Darry's prized possession?

A football

500

What does Unfathomable mean?

Not able to be completely understood.

500

How old is Sherri "Cherry" Valance?

16

500

Who said "We're all We've got left"?

Sodapop

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