The Outsiders - Vocab
behavior that is in agreement with prevailing attitudes or practices (noun)
What is conformity?
In this chapter Ponyboy has been to the movies on his own and is on his way home when he gets jumped by the Socs.
What is chapter 1?
The Fuzz
What is the police?
I am the oldest Curtis brother.
Who is Darry Curtis?
"When I stepped out,into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house,I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman,and a ride home."
Who is Ponyboy?
not able to be understood (adj.)
What is unfathomable?
The name of the blue car (the brand) that the Socs drove.
What is Mustang?
a greaser
What is a long haired poor hood?
I run away with Johnny.
Who is Ponyboy Curtis?
“Things are rough all over.”
Who is Cherry Valence?
shocked or astounded; to be made speechless
What is dumbfounded?
The name of Sodapop's horse that Ponyboy talks about in chapter three.
What is Mickey Mouse?
The Socs
Who are the West Side Rich kids, always jumping greasers?
I am Bob's best friend and Marcia's boyfriend
Who is Randy Anderson?
"He kept trying to make someone say 'no' and they never did. That was what he wanted. To have somebody lay down the law, set the limits. That's what we all want."
Who is Randy Anderson?
brave, heroic, noble
What is gallant?
The name of the author.
a heater
What is a gun?
I am the roughest and meanest of the greaser crew. I have already been arrested and been in jail.
Who is Dally Winston?
"We're all we've got left. Please--don't fight anymore."
Who is Sodapop?
in a manner that shows extreme disrespect or hatred (adv.)
What is contemptuously?
The reason Johnny kills Bob.
To save/protect Ponyboy
a broad
What is a girl?
I was the girlfriend of a greaser who moved to Florida with my grandparents
Who is Sandy?
"Stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold"
Who is Johnny?