Characters
Who is the 14 year old narrator of the story?
Ponyboy
What is the last name of Ponyboy and his brothers?
Curtis
How many Socs jumped Johnny?
4
What kind of car do the Socs drive?
A Blue Mustang
Where does most of the story take place?
The park
Who is the middle brother who is happy go lucky and works at a gas station?
Sodapop
Describe the Greasers
Rough, poor, wears flannel and ripped jeans. Not as popular, don't get great grades.
Who stands up to Dally when he harasses Cherry and Marcia at the drive-in?
Johnny
Why does Ponyboy miss his curfew?
He fell asleep in a vacant lot with Johnny.
What does Johnny do to Bob?
Stabs him because he is trying to hurt Ponyboy
Who is the oldest brother who acts as a father figure?
Darry
Describe the Socs
Rich, popular, athletic, gets good grades, sophisticated, dresses nicely.
What does Cherry mean when she says "things are rough all over?"
That the Socs also have rough lives and difficult times.
Why do Cherry and Marcie eventually go with Bob and Randy?
To avoid a fight breaking out.
Why do Ponyboy and Johnny go to Dallas for help?
He has experience with crime and dealing with the police.
Who is known as the 'pet' of the gang?
Johnny
Why do Ponyboy and his brothers live on their own?
Their parents passed away in a car accident.
What do we get a flashback of in this chapter?
Johnny getting jumped by the Socs
What happens when Darry is yelling at Ponyboy?
Darry smacks him.
What does Dally give Ponyboy and Johnny?
$50, a loaded gun, and warm clothes
Which character does not like Ponyboy but is best friends with Sodapop?
Steve
How does Ponyboy feel about Darry?
He feels that he is too strict and does not understand Ponyboy.
What is a rule that the Greasers follow?
Stick together and don't get caught.
What was the name of Sodapop's horse?
Mickey Mouse
Where does Dally tell Ponyboy and Johnny to go?
An abandoned church in Windrixville