Characters
Who is the narrator of the novel?
Ponyboy Curtis
What happens to Ponyboy and Johnny at the park?
They get jumped by Socs and Johnny kills Bob
Johnny Cade
What town does the novel take place in?
Tulsa,Oaklahoma
What is one main theme of the novel?
The struggle between rich and poor
What is Sodapops favourite horse?
Mickey Mouse
Why do Johnny and Ponyboy hide in the church?
To avoid the police after Bobs death
Complete the quote "Things are rough all over" Who says it?
Cherry Valance
What colour is the church after the fire?
Charred black
What does "Stay Gold" mean?
Staying true to yourself and preserving innocence
Who is the leader of the Greasers?
Darry Curtis
What do they do to Ponyboys hair in Windrixville?
They cut and bleached it
Who says "I lie to myself all the time"?
Ponyboy Curtis
Where do the Greasers hang out most often?
The drive-in movies and vacant lots
How does the novel show that people have more in common than they realise?
Cherry and Ponyboy talk about seeing the same sunset despite being Socs and the Greasers
What is Johnny Cades home life like?
Abusive and Neglectful
What event causes Johnny serious injuries?
Rescuing kids from the burning church
Who tells Ponyboy "You don't just stop living because you lose someone"?
Darry Curtis
What is the name of the drive-in theatre they go to?
The Nightly Double
What does the rumble symbolise?
That fighting doesn't solve anything
Who is the Soc girl who spies for the Greasers?
Cherry Valance
What is the outcome of the trial at the end of the novel?
Ponyboy is acquitted and allowed to stay with his brothers
What is Johnny's last letter most about?
Staying innocent and appreciating the good in the world
Where do Johnny and Ponyboy hide after Bob is killed?
An abounded church in Windrixville
What does the novel say about family?
Family can mean both relatives and close friends who look out for you