Characters
Events
Story Elements
Themes
Vocabulary
100

Name the character that did NOT like Ponyboy tagging along with them.

Steve Randall

100

What prompted the police to shoot Dally?

He pointed a gun at them (they didn't know it wasn't loaded).

100

If Ponyboy is the protagonist, who or what is the antagonist?

Society

100

Bridging the gap between the rich and the poor is a theme from this novel. What does this mean? Provide an example.

This means finding a way to get these two groups to get along. An example would be Randy realizing that the rumble is wrong.

100

Johnny said that Dally is gallant. What does "gallant" mean?

angry, brave, frustrated, or determined?

brave

200

Name Soda’s girlfriend.

Sandy

200

What caused the scar on Johnny's face?

Bob’s rings

200

What type of narration is used in this novel?

1st person, 3rd person limited, or 3rd person omniscient?

1st Person

200

Honor among the lawless is a theme from this novel. What does this mean? Provide an example.

It means that although the Greasers break the law, they act honorably under certain circumstances. For example, although Johnny killed Bob, he also saved the children.

200

Ponyboy felt apprehensive when he entered the church on Jay Mountain. What does "apprehensive" mean?

A) a feeling of relief

B) a feeling of anxiety

C) a feeling of confusion

D) a feeling of excitement

B) A feeling of anxiety.

300

Name Dally's girlfriend that he had while in jail.

Sylvia

300

How did Ponyboy plan to improve his English grade?

Write the story of the Greasers and the Socs.

300

What does the Greasers' hair symbolize?

Freedom of expression.

300

What did Ponyboy and Randy realize that ties in with the main theme of this novel?

The inside of a person matters more than outward appearance and social status.

300

The greasers have often been called "defiant". What does "defiant" mean?

A) Resistant to authority

B) Upfront with emotions

C) Argumentative to peers

D) Excitable when questioned


A) Resistant to authority

400

Name the character that is quick with jokes and always has to have his “say”.

Two-Bit

400

Ponyboy was very messed up near the end of the novel. He was lost in his day dreams. What cured him?

He found and read a letter from Johnny reminding him to "stay gold".

400

Considering the plight of the Greasers and their desire for acceptance, what is the main conflict of the novel?

Person vs. ...

Society

400

Give an example from the novel that proves the theme, "Be careful what you wish for."

Ponyboy thought Bob and Randy had it made, but realized their lives were not perfect.

400

After the fire, Johnny's future looks "bleak". What does "bleak" mean?

successful, strange, assured, or hopeless?

Hopeless

500

Who used to have a horse named Mickey Mouse?

Sodapop

500

Why didn't Johnny dye his hair blonde like Ponyboy?

He said blonde hair would look funny with his complexion

500

What is the climax of the novel?

When Ponyboy read Johnny's letter and stopped being delusional. He realized the true meaning of life.

500

What theme did Dally help reinforce?

Always be there for your friends.

500

Near the end of the novel, Ponyboy appears to be "dumbfounded". What does "dumbfounded" mean?

bewildered, concerned, unintelligent, or angry?

Bewildered

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