Characters
Ch 1-2
Ch 3-4
Ch 5-6
General Knowledge
100

reputation as the toughest greaser

Dallas “Dally” Winston

100

Who is jumped by Socs when he leaves the movie theater alone?

Ponyboy

100

What does Ponyboy mean when he talks about watching sunsets?

Everyone—Socs and Greasers—shares the same world

100

What happened when Johnny, Pony and Dally returned to the church?

The church caught on fire

100

During what time period is this story set?

In the late 1950’s or early 1960’s

200

the Soc girl who connects with Ponyboy

Cherry Valance

200

What is the name of Sodapop’s horse?

Mickey Mouse

200

Why couldn’t Darry call the cops when Ponyboy didn’t come home on time?

Ponyboy might get put in a foster home if he does.

200

What did Ponyboy learn about his brother Darry when he receives Sodapop’s note?

That Darry missed him and just wanted him home

200

Why does Ponyboy feel different from the other Greasers?

He enjoys school and reading more than most of them.

300

strict with Ponyboy but sacrifices for his family

Darryl “Darry” Curtis

300

Why did Cherry and Marcia leave their dates at the drive-in?

Their dates had gotten drunk

300

What is the name of the Soc Johnny kills Bob in self-defense at the park.

Bob Sheldon

300

True or False: Johnny wants to turn himself in after hearing how worried his parents are.

False

300

Who was the first one to run into the burning church to save the children?

Ponyboy (then Johnny and Dally was last)

400

is badly beaten up before the events of the story

Johnny Cade

400

How did the Curtis brothers’ parents die?

In a car accident

400

What are two items Dally gives Ponyboy and Johnny before the go to hide?

Money and a gun

400

Who does Johnny describe as gallant, like the Southern gentlemen in the book?

Dally

400

The blue Mustang that keeps appearing in chapters 2–6 is an example of what kind of literary device?

Symbolism

500

owns the rings that left scars on Johnny’s face

Bob Sheldon

500

What does Cherry Valance say separates Socs from Greasers?

Feelings and emotions

500

What book does Ponyboy read while hiding in the church?

Gone With The Wind

500

What was the title of the poem Ponyboy recited to Johnny outside of the church?

Nothing Gold Can Stay (by Robert Frost)

500

Which literary device makes a quick references to well-known things—books, movies, people, events—that add meaning without including extensive detail

Allusion

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