"My parents," ___________ repeated doggedly, "did they ask about me?"
Who is Johnny?
fearfully
gallantly
A legal term for being charged with killing someone without intent.
Manslaughter
He liked fights, blondes, and for some _____________ reason, school.
unfathomable
A synonym for "light-haired,"
What is towheaded?
"'Then he said I was acquited and the whole case was over.'"
Who is Ponyboy?
The opposite of "calm"
What is delirious?
A strong feeling that something bad is about to happen.
What is premonition?
"Gee," Johnny said ______, "it sure would be good to get in a car again."
What is wistfully?
A synonym for "redirect" or "distract,"
What is divert?
_________ made the mistake of calling (Darry) 'all Brawn and no brain.'"
Who is Steve?
The opposite of "proud" or "confident".
What is sheepish?
A term for someone who displays heroics or adventurous feats.
What is exploits?
"She gave him an ______ look; then she threw her Coke in his face."
What is incredulous?
A synonym for "incomprehensible,"
What is unfathomable?
"'Work?' ___________ was aghast."
Who is Two-bit
The opposite of "gentle" or "cooperative".
What is ornery?
This term describes persistent or stubborn behavior.
What is doggedly?
"There was a ______ silence."
What is stricken?
"'Oh, shoot, kid,' he glanced ______ over his shoulder, 'I was in the bedroom.'"
Who is Dally?
rebellion
comformity
This word refers to someone acting in a playful or mischievous manner.
What is roguishly?
"Good old two-bit," he said in a __________ voice.
Quavering
A synonym for "distrustful" or "skeptical,"
What is incredulous?