Chapter 1
What is the setting of the story?
a. New York City, 1968
b. Chicago, Illinois, 1946
c. Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the 1960's
c. Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the 1960's
What is the meaning behind this sentence?
a. Steve was strong enough to pick up a hubcap, and he drove so fast that he often flipped his cars.
b. Steve was the most popular boy in the neighborhood, and he enjoyed driving backwards.
c. Steve could steal a hubcap better than anyone, and he is very good with cars.
c. Steve could steal a hubcap better than anyone, and he is very good with cars.
Why did the boys sneak into the drive-in movie theater?
a. because they did not have any money
b. because they did not own a car
c. because Dally does not like to do things the legal way
c. because Dally does not like to do things the legal way
Which girl did Two-Bit like the best, and why?
a. Marcia because Cherry refused to talk to him.
b. Cherry because he liked her red hair.
c. Marcia because she had a good sense of humor.
c. Marcia because she had a good sense of humor.
"I really couldn't see what the Socs would have to sweat about- good grades, good cars, good girls, madras and Mustangs and Corvairs - Man, I thought, if I had worries like that I'd consider myself lucky. I know better now." Which literary device is being used with the italicized words?
a. onomatopoeia
b. foreshadowing
c. imagery
b. foreshadowing
What is the point of view of the novel?
a. 3rd person
b. 1st person
c. 2nd person
b. 1st person
What is Ponyboy's view about going to the movies?
a. He thinks that the book is always better than the movie.
b. He thinks that movies are a waste of time because he will never become a movie star.
c. He likes to go to the movies alone so he can get into them undisturbed and live them with the actors.
c. He likes to go to the movies alone so he can get into them undisturbed and live them with the actors.
"We went to the rows of seats in front of the concession stand to sit down." What does concession mean?
a. a place to put the projector
b. a row of seats
c. a place to buy food and drink
c. a place to buy food and drink
Why is Tim Shepard looking for Dally?
a. Dally stole his hubcaps.
b. Dally called him a name.
c. Dally slashed his tires.
c. Dally slashed his tires.
According to Cherry and Ponyboy, what is the main difference between Socs and Greasers?
a. Socs have more money than Greasers, and Greasers are jealous.
b. Socs do not feel anything, and Greasers are too emotional.
c. Socs have fast cars, and Greasers have broken down cars.
b. Socs do not feel anything, and Greasers are too emotional.
Which character is considered movie star handsome?
a. Sodapop
b. Ponyboy
c. Dally
How did Two-Bit get his name?
a. It is his original name on his birth certificate.
b. He is very cheap, and if asked for money he says he only has "two-bits".
c. He talks a lot and always manages to get his "two-bits" into the conversation.
c. He talks a lot and always manages to get his "two-bits" into the conversation.
"Dallas could talk awful dirty when he wanted to and I guess he wanted to then." Who is speaking here?
a. Marcia
b. Cherry
c. Ponyboy
c. Ponyboy
Which literary device was used when Ponyboy told Cherry about Johnny's beating by the Socs?
a. flashback
b. foreshadowing
c. cliff hanger
a. flashback
What do Cherry and Ponyboy have in common?
a. They both like sunsets.
b. The both like fast cars.
c. They both have two brothers.
a. They both like sunsets.
What motivates Darry to be so strict with Ponyboy?
a. he resents having to take care of Ponyboy
b. he wants him to behave so they won't be separated
c. he wants to be a teacher and need to practice discipline
b. he wants him to behave so they won't be separated
"The shade of difference that separates a Greaser from a hood wsn't present in Dally. He was as wild as the boys in the downtown outfits, like Tim Shepard's gang." What do these sentences mean?
a. Dally likes being a Greaser, but would rather be a member of Tim Shepard's gang.
b. Dally enjoys wearing a hood, because it makes him look tough like Tim Shepard.
c. Although Dally is a Greaser, he is more of a criminal like the members of Tim Shepard's gang.
c. Although Dally is a Greaser, he is more of a criminal like the members of Tim Shepard's gang.
"Take your feet of my chair and shut your trap." Who said this?
a. Dally
b. Two-Bit
c. Cherry
c. Cherry
How did the beating and threats affect Johnny's personality?
a. They made him angry and now he searches for Socs to jump to get even.
b. They made him forgetful and now he can't even recall the incident.
c. They made him nervous and now he carries a blade and may use it to defend himself.
c. They made him nervous and now he carries a blade and may use it to defend himself.
Which statement did Ponyboy make in anger, which he later regretted?
a. "He is big and handsome and likes to play football."
b. "He likes Soda - everybody likes Soda - but he can't stand me."
c. "An you can shut your trap Johnny Cade, because we all know you ain't wanted at home either."
c. "An you can shut your trap Johnny Cade, because we all know you ain't wanted at home either."
According to Ponyboy, what is the difference between "tough" and "tuff"?
a. the word "tough" is what the Socs use, and "tuff" is what the Greasers use.
b. "tough" means the same as "rough" and "tuff" means "cool" and "sharp"
c. "Tough" means strong, and "tuff" means dirty and sloppy.
b. "tough" means the same as "rough" and "tuff" means "cool" and "sharp"
According to Ponyboy, "I don't care about Darry. But I was still lying and I knew it. I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me." What did Ponyboy mean by these words?
a. Ponyboy wanted to dislike Carry because he is so strict, but he really does love him.
b. Ponyboy doesn't care about Darry, but he wishes that he did.
c. Darry doesn't like Ponyboy, so he doesn't want to like Darry either.
a. Ponyboy wanted to dislike Carry because he is so strict, but he really does love him.
What is the tone of the novel?
a. The tone is realistic because the author tried to make her characters true to life.
b. The tone is pessimistic because the characters are always upset and feeling down.
c. The tone is optimistic because there is no negativity in the world of the Greasers.
a. The tone is realistic because the author tried to make her characters true to life.
Why did Cherry and Marcia go home with Bob and Randy?
a. Two-Bit's car didn't start up.
b. Two-Bit made them feel uncomfortable.
c. Cherry knew a fight was about to break out, and she wanted to stop it.
c. Cherry knew a fight was about to break out, and she wanted to stop it.
What mistake did Johnny and Ponyboy make?
a. They fell asleep in the park.
b. They searched the neighborhood for the Mustang.
c. They called each other names and got into a fight.
a. They fell asleep in the park.