Plot
Who did Johnny kill in the park?
Bob Sheldon
Who helps Johnny and Ponyboy after the incident in the park?
Dally
What might the church symbolize for Ponyboy and Johnny?
A place of peace and reflection; escape from society
"We're all we've got left. We ought to be able to stick together against everything"
Sodapop
Besides trouble with the Socs, what kinds of problems do Greasers face in life?
Poverty, violence, lack of opportunity
Why did Ponyboy and Johnny run away to the church?
To hide from the police after Johnny killed Bob
What does Johnny decide to do after reading the newspaper?
He decides to turn himself in
What theme is shown when Ponyboy saves the children?
Heroism/Redemption
"You still have a lot of time to make yourself be what you want"
Johnny (in his letter)
How are Johnny and Ponyboy different from most Greasers?
They're more sensitive and thoughtful
What book did Johnny and Ponyboy read in the church?
Gone with the Wind
How does Dally feel about Johnny's decision?
He's upset and doesn't want Johnny to go to jail
What does the fire symbolize?
Destruction but also rebirth or change
Complete the quotes, "Stay ___, Ponyboy."
Gold
Why is Dally so protective of Johnny?
Johnny is the only thing Dally really cares about; he sees him as innocent
What caused the church fire?
A cigarette left burning
Why is Dally considered heroic during the fire?
How is the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" connected to these chapters?
It represents the loss of innocence and how nothing pure lasts
"You get tough like me and you don't get hurt"
Dally
What does this part of the story suggest about labels like "Greasers" and "Socs"?
They oversimplify people; individuals are more complex than the group they belong to
What happened to Johnny during the fire?
He was badly burned and had a broken back
What does Ponyboy realize about Dally during these chapters?
That Dally can be gallant and heroic, like the southern gentlemen in the book
How is the theme of friendship shown in chapters 4-6?
Johnny and Ponyboy rely on each other deeply, and Dally risks himself to help them
What poem does Ponyboy recite, and who wrote it?
Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost
How do these chapters move the story from survival to deeper emotional reflection?
They focus less on fights and more on character growth, Choices, and consequences