Characters
Who is the narrator of the novel?
Who is Ponyboy?
What happens to Ponyboy at the very beginning of the novel?
What is jumped by Socs?
What is the main conflict between the two groups in the novel?
What is class conflict? (Greasers vs Socs)
Which character is Ponyboy's best friend and comes from an abusive home?
Who is Johnny Cade?
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny hide after the park incident?
What is an abandoned church in Windrixville?
What message is shown through Cherry's idea that "things are tough all over"?
What is everyone has struggles or problems are a shared human experience
Which Greaser is known for his love of jokes and stealing things?
Who is Two-bit Matthews?
What major event causes Johnny to get injured?
What is a church fire?
What does "Stay gold" mean?
What is innocence, goodness and staying true to yourself?
Which Soc girl befriends Ponyboy and sees similarities between Socs and Greasers?
Who is Cherry Valance?
What is the purpose of the rumble between the Socs and Greasers?
What is settling conflict/proving dominance?
How does the novel challenge stereotypes about gangs?
What is showing individuals are more complex than labels?
Which character hides his caring nature behind a tough, criminal exterior and is deeply affected by Johnny's illness?
Who is Dallas Winston?
What happens immediately after Johnny dies that shows the emotional impact on another character?
What is Dally robs a store and is shot by police?
How are the Greasers and Socs similar despite their differences?
What is both experience pain, emotions and pressure despite class differences?