Deaths
How does Dally Die?
The policemen kill Dally. After Johnny dies in the hospital, Dally is so upset, he runs away from Ponyboy and robs a grocery store. The police chase him to the empty lot where the greasers hang out. There, Dally takes out his unloaded gun and threatens the police, who shoot him in self-defense. Dally dies with a “look of grim triumph on his face,” and Ponyboy realizes that Dally “wanted to be dead and he always got what he wanted.”
What kind of car does Cherry drive?
Cherry drives a corvette.
In which sport does Ponyboy participate?
Track
What is Johnny's Iconic quote?
"Stay gold ponyboy"
What is the name of Soda pops horse?
Mickey Mouse
What do Johnny’s last words mean?
Right before he dies in the hospital, Johnny says “Stay gold, Ponyboy.” Ponyboy cannot figure out what Johnny means until he reads the note Johnny left. Johnny writes that “stay gold” is a reference to the Robert Frost poem Ponyboy shared when they were hiding at the church. Johnny claims that Frost meant “you’re gold when you’re a kid...When you’re a kid, everything’s new, dawn.” Johnny writes that Ponyboy’s love of sunsets is “gold.” He wants Ponyboy to protect his childhood innocence, and nurture his ability to experience wonder.
Why does Sodapop’s girlfriend Sandy move to Florida?
Because she is preggers!
What does Ponyboy say is visible on both the East Side and the West Side?
Sunsets
What book do Johnny and Ponyboy read in the church?
Gone with the wind
In which town is the abandoned church where Ponyboy and Johnny hide out located?
Windrixville
Which character dies first?
Bob, a soc who tries to kill ponyboy is killed first.
Who is Randy’s girlfriend?
Marcia is Randys girlfriend.
How does Ponyboy get a concussion?
He is kicked in the head during the big fight that kills bob.
Who is the second youngest member of the greasers.
Johnny
How old is Darry?
20 years old