Chapter 1
Who is the narrator of the story?
Ponyboy (Curtis)
Why do Ponyboy and Johnny sneak into the drive-in?
Because they do not have enough money
What is the real difference between Greasers and Socs?
Cherry explains that the primary difference is that Greasers are too emotional, while Socs are too cool and numb, leading to a lack of feeling and emotional connection.
Why did the Socs confront Ponyboy and Johnny?
Because they are mad that they took their girls away from them at the drive-in.
What happened to Ponyboy's parents?
They dies in a car accident
Why did Cherry and Marcia leave their dates?
Because their boyfriends were drunk, and they got angry when the girls expressed their displeasure.
What do Ponyboy and Cherry have in common?
Ponyboy and Cherry have a shared appreciation for things like sunsets, dreams, and school, which makes them realize they are not so different.
What did the Socs do to Ponyboy?
They tried to drown Ponyboy in the park fountain
What are the names of Ponyboy's brothers?
Darry and Sodapop
Why is Ponyboy surprised that Johnny stands up to Dally?
Because Johnny is usually timid and scared
Why do Ponyboy and Johnny go to the park instead of home?
They fall asleep in a parking lot after watching the stars instead of going directly home
Why does Johnny react to violently?
Because the Socs tried to kill Ponyboy
What are some of the differences between Greasers and Socs in terms of lifestyle, dress, and cars?
Greasers are poor, have long hair, and wear leather jackets.
Socs are rich, live nicer houses and drive nicer cars
How do the girls meet the Greasers in Chapter 2?
Cherry and Marica meet Ponyboy an Johnny at the drive-in after leaving their dates
Why does Darry hot Ponyboy?
Because he was frustrated and feared when Ponyboy comes home very late after falling asleep with Johnny
Where do Johnny and Ponyboy go for help? And how does this person help the boys?
Dally, he helps them by giving them money and a loaded gun.
Why does Darry work so hard?
He works to keep his brothers from being sent to a home for boys
What is the significance of Cherry's statement, "Things are rough all over"?
She means that despite the Socs' wealth, they also experience troubles and aren't as perfect as they appear on the surface
Why do Ponyboy and Johnny run away from home, and where do they end up?
At the park
How do Ponyboy and Johnny get to their destination?
By a freight train cart