Greasers
This character is a greaser who grew up on the streets of New York, has gone to jail several times, is tough, and is pals with Johnny.
Who is Dallas Winston (Dally)?
This soc was killed by Johnny after trying to attack Ponyboy.
Who was Bob?
This is the name of the original place where the story is.
What is Tulsa, Oklahoma?
The Curtis's door was always unlocked because..
If the boys were ever in trouble, they could stay there.
Which character says "Stay Gold, Ponyboy." ?
Who is Johnny?
This character is the narrator and is closest with Johnny because they understand each other. They also decided to run away with each other.
Who is Ponyboy Curtis?
This soc is a girl who Dally hits on at the drive in and gathers information to deliver to the Greasers so they will have an advantage at the rumble. She is also Bob's girlfriend.
Who is Cherry Valance?
This is where everyone goes to see a movie.
What is the Drive-In?
Why was Johnny never home?
Johnny was never home because he was abused by his parents.
"Things are rough all over."
Who was Cherry Valance?
This character is abused and neglected by his parents. He runs away with Ponyboy after killing Bob the Soc
Who is Johnny Cade?
This Soc is known as Bob's friend who opens up to Pony about his feelings after Bob's death. He is also Marcia's boyfriend.
Who is Randy?
This is the name of the town that Johnny and Pony run away to after killing Bob.
What is Windrixville?
Why did Johnny and Pony run away?
They ran away because Johnny killed Bob because he was attacking Pony, and it was technically self defense. But, since Johnny was a greaser, he would get in more trouble.
"Maybe the two different worlds we lived in weren't so different. We saw the same sunset."
Who was Ponyboy Curtis?
This character is known for his good looks and is a brother to Darry and Pony. He's a high school drop out who works at a gas station.
Who is Sodapop Curtis?
This soc is Randy's girlfriend and is Cherry's best friend.
Who is Marcia?
This is where Dally is found when the boys are in trouble.
What is Buck Merril's house?
What happened to Johnny after the burning church?
Johnny was hit on the back with a piece of wood when the church was burning down, and he had severe burns which led to his death.
"Next time you want a broad, pick up your own kind."
Who was Bob?
This character is a guardian to Sodapop and Ponyboy. He gave up a football scholarship to take care of his brothers and overworks himself at the young age of 20.
Who is Darry Curtis?
This soc fought Darry in the rumble.
Who is Paul Holden?
This is where Bob gets killed.
What is the water fountain?
Why was Dally so upset when Johnny died?
Dally was so upset because Johnny was the only person that Dally could have loved, even though everyone thought he couldn't love anyone.
“Sixteen years on the streets and you can learn a lot. But all the wrong things, not the things you want to learn. Sixteen years on the streets and you see a lot. But all the wrong sights, not the things you want to see.”
Who was Johnny?