CHAPTER 1
The narrator of the book
Who did Ponyboy go to the drive in with?
Dally and Johnny
What are the names of the two Soc girls who have been introduced to book?
Cherry/Sherri AND Marcia
What was the major event that took place in this chapter?
Johnny killed Bob.
Who is Ponyboy?
[answers will vary, but as long as correct]
What happened to Ponyboy when walking home alone?
The Socs try to jump Ponyboy/ Ponyboy got cut up by Socs
Who was Dally speaking to inappropriately?
Soc girls
Who is Mickey Mouse? (in this chapter)
What did Bob describe a Greaser as?
White trash with long hair.
Who are the Greasers?
[answers will vary, but as long as they are correct]
Why does Ponyboy live with his brothers?
Ponyboy's parents died in a car accident.
Who stood up to Dally for the Soc girls?
Johnny.
Who was in the Mustang that was approaching Cherry and Marcia?
Randy and Bob.
Who did Johnny and Ponyboy go to after the major event?
Dally
Who are the Socs?
[answers will vary, but as long as correct]
What did the Soc say to Ponyboy when he pulled out knife?
"Need a haircut, greaser?" (pg. 5)
How old is Ponyboy?
14.
What does the term "rat-race" mean?
A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power.
(paraphrase okay)
How did Dally help Johnny and Ponyboy?
Money and a weapon.
Helped them on where to go.
[all acceptable answers]
Who is Johnny, AND what does he go through in his life?
[answers will vary, but as long as true it is correct]
Describe relationship between Ponyboy and his brothers?
Darry is more like a father-figure. He is very strict, but he really does love Ponyboy. He does his best to protect his brothers, but Ponyboy thinks that his brother is too tough on him and that he does not like him.
Sodapop is the "fun" brother. He stands up for Ponyboy, but he is also easy-going. He is Ponyboy's favorite brother.
Why does Ponyboy Struggle to believe Cherry when she says that the Socs have issues, just like the Greasers?
Acceptable Answers:
- Socs have money
- Comparing lifestyles (the way they live is more care-free)
- Where they live
- How they are each viewed in society
-
What did Darry do to Ponyboy in this chapter? Why is this significant?
What was the name of the Soc who actually was drowning Ponyboy? (NOT BOB).
David.
Bob said, "Give that kid a bath, David." (pg. 55)
Who are Ponyboy's ACTUAL brothers?
Dally and Sodapop