Characterization
Ch. 6 Quotes
"Nothing Gold Can Stay"
Story Details
Misc.
100

Sodapop was explained as "getting drunk on just plain living" What does this mean?

He does not need alcohol to have a good time because he enjoys life as is.
100

Who said, "Cherry, . . . The Soc?"?

Ponyboy and Johnny

100

What does the phrase "nothing gold can stay" mean

Nothing good can last forever

100

The Socs attack Ponyboy and Johnny in the park because

They talked to the Socs girl's at the movies

100

What does pickled mean

drunk

200

Name three characteristics of Ponyboy

14 years old, light brown almost red hair, greenish gray eyes, book smart, no common sense, insecure, high IQ

200

Who said, "I ain't never been to the country before. Have you. . .?"?

Dally

200

What type of figurative language is this "So Eden sank to grief"

Allusion

200

Who did Ponyboy get a letter from when Dally came to visit

Sodapop

200

What time period does this book take place

1960's

300

What contributed to shaping Johnny's shy, nervous personality?

Mother who ignores him, physically abusive father, being jumped by the Socs

300

Who said, "I said we're goin' back and turn ourselves in."?

Johnny

300

Explain the meaning or message of the poem.

Answers may vary

sample: "Beautiful, precious, or good moments cannot last forever."

300

What was the name of the restaurant Dally took them to?

Dairy Queen

300

Explain what happens when Ponyboy and Darry reunite. What does the reader learn?

Answers may vary.

Darry cried, they hugged, and Ponyboy apologized.

Ponyboy finally understand how much Darry cares.

400
Describe Dally's physical and personality traits (three for each)

Wild, tough, mean, "hood", blonde hair, blue eyes, pointy face, enjoys fighting, crime and is smart

400

Who said, "Naw, Too Fat."?

Johnny

400

What is a poetic device that is used multiple times in the poem?

repetition or rhyme 

400

Tell at least four things the boys eat after Dally came.

barbeque sandwiches, Pepsi, banana splits, hamburgers, hot fudge sundae.

400

Who wrote the poem, Nothing Gold Can Stay?

Robert Frost

500

In chapter 5, why was it so difficult for Pony to get his hair cut and dyed? (Why was his hair so important to him?)

It was difficult for Pony to get his hair cut and dyed because as a Greaser, his hair was his pride and his identity. It showed that he was a Greaser and it was one thing they Could have.

500

Who said, "You shouldn't be smoking."?

Jerry

500

What type of figurative language is being used "Her early leaf's a flower"

Personification

500

How did Ponyboy get the children out of the burning church

Out of the window

500

Why did the author put S.E. Hinton instead of Susan Hinton on "The Outsiders"

The publisher thought people wouldn't read a "tough" book written by a woman 

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