Chapters 1-3
What happened to Darry's and Ponyboy's parents?
There parents were killed in an auto wreck(a car accident). (8 months ago)
What happened to the church when Johnny,Ponyboy,and Dally returned?
It was on fire
What additional problem did the three brothers face after Pony's return?
The publicity from the fire and the murder are in the papers.
Why does Pony conclude that he is able to take Johnny's death but Dallas cannot?
Because he didn't run out of the hospital and rob a grocery store and get shot under a street light
Explain how Darry and Ponyboy play tug of war with Soda.
Darry and Pony are always arguing. Sodapop sees both sides, however both Darry and Pony try to make him pick a side.
Why does Ponyboy go to the movies alone?
He likes to go to movies alone because he can watch movies undisturbed so he can get into the movie and live the movie.
After Johnny finished his 5th BBQ sandwich, what did Johnny tell everyone?
He wanted to turn himself in
When Johnny's mother came to visit him at the hospital, what was Johnny's reaction?
Johnny did not want to see her, he told them to tell he to leave him alone.
Why does Dallas pull out the gun knowing it has no bullets?
He wanted to die because Johnny was all he had
What does Ponyboy end up doing for his English assignment?
He ends up writing about his Johnny, Dally and his life as a greaser.
What does Cherry tell Ponyboy about the Socs?
Cherry tells Ponyboy that not only money separates Socs from greasers, but that greasers have different sets of values, (according to Cherry, Socs are more sophisticated, opposed to the greaser who are more emotional).
When they were hiding, who writes Ponyboy a letter?
Sodapop
Who "won" the rumble?
The Greasers.
What technique does Pony use for dealing with the deaths of his friends?
He tries to not think about them and forget it
How do we know Sandy didn't love Soda as much as he loved her?
Sandy had returned the letter Soda had sent her unopened.
Explain the reference to the watching sunset. Why is it an important part of the buildup of the relationship between Cherry Valance and Ponyboy?
It shows that Cherry and Ponyboy have something in common.
How do Ponyboy and Johnny change how they look?
cut their hair
Why did Randy want to talk to Pony?
He wanted to tell Pony that he did not want to fight anymore that it didn't make any difference and that he might run away.
What comes to Pony's mind when he sees Bob's picture in the yearbook?
He realizes the Bob they killed was cocky and hot-tempered but really he had a life and feelings and brothers just like him
What does Darry mean he says,"you don‟t just stop living because you lose someone"
Darry is encouraging Ponyboy not to fall into an apathetic state where he feels sorry for himself.
Why does Johnny say he likes it better when his father is hitting him?
Johnny said that he liked when his father was hitting him because at least then Johnny knows that his father knows who Johnny is.
What did the socs do to Ponyboy?
stuck his head in water
Why wouldn't Cherry go visit Johnny?
She could not look at the person who killed Bob.
What does Darry call him that makes Ponyboy feel good?
Little Buddy
What do we learn was so special about Johnny?
Johnny was special because he still believed there was good in the world after all he had gone through.