The Greasers
Who is the narrator of the novel?
Ponyboy Curtis
What does “Socs” stand for?
Socials
Why do Ponyboy and Johnny run away?
They killed Bob out of self defense
Who says: “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.”?
Johnny
What event are the Greasers preparing for in Chapter 8?
the rumble
What major conflict divides the Greasers and the Socs?
Social class differences
Which Greaser is Ponyboy’s oldest brother and legal guardian?
Darry Curtis
Who is Cherry Valance’s boyfriend?
Bob Sheldon
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny hide after the park incident?
An abandoned church on Jay Mountain (Windrixville)
"You have to believe me, Ponyboy. Not all of us are like that"
Cherry Valance
Who challenges the Socs to the rumble?
Dally (after Johnny is injured)
How does Ponyboy’s view of the Socs begin to change after meeting Cherry?
He realizes they have problems too / they are human like the Greasers
Which Greaser loves movies, books, and sunsets?
Ponyboy Curtis
What do Ponyboy and Cherry talk about after the movies?
differences between greasers and socs, sunsets
What causes the fire at the church?
A dropped cigarette
What book do Ponyboy and Johnny read while hiding in the church?
Gone with the Wind
Where is the rumble going to take place?
the vacant lot
What internal conflict does Ponyboy struggle with after Bob’s death?
Guilt and denial
Which Greaser was once jumped so badly that he is now nervous and jumpy?
Johnny Cade
Who comes to speak with Ponyboy before the rumble and says he will not fight?
Randy
Who gets injured badly while rescuing the children from the burning church, and how?
Johnny is severely burned and breaks his back;
"You could use a bath, greaser. And a good working over. And we've got all night to do it"
Bob
Why does Randy refuse to fight in the rumble?
He’s tired of the fighting / realizes it doesn’t solve anything
How does the church fire change Johnny’s character or reputation?
He is seen as a hero instead of a delinquent
Which Greaser works at the gas station and is known for his good looks and happy personality?
Sodapop Curtis
What shocking secret does Cherry share with Ponyboy before she leaves?
She could easily fall in love with Dally
Cherry has been spying for them so they're prepared for the rumble; Bob's death
Who is being talked about in this quote: "That was what he wanted. For somebody to tell him 'no'. To have somebody lay down the law, set the limits, give him something solid to stand on."
Bob
What are the results if the Socs win the rumble? If the greasers win?
things stay the same; the socs stay out of greaser territory for good
How does Chapter 8 show that violence affects both the Greasers and the Socs?
Randy is grieving Bob and questioning the fighting; Johnny is dying; both sides are suffering emotional and physical consequences.