Ch 1
Who is the narrator of the novel? How old is he?
The narrator of the novel is Ponyboy Curtis. He is 14 years old.
What did Cherry do when Dally brought her a Coke?
Cherry threw the Coke in Dally’s face.
What did Cherry say was the main difference between the Socs and the Greasers?
Cherry says the main difference between the Socs and Greasers are their emotions.
What does Bob say a Greaser is?
Bob says a Greaser is, “white trash with long hair.”
How does Johnny write a note to Ponyboy?
Johnny writes a note to Ponyboy in the dust of the floor.
What happened to the Curtis boys’ parents?
The Curtis boys’ parents died in a car crash.
Why had Cherry and Marcia left their boyfriends at the drive-in?
Cherry and Marcia left their boyfriends at the drive-in because they were drinking.
What was the name of Sodapop’s horse?
Sodapop’s horse’s name is Mickey Mouse.
What do the Socs do to Ponyboy?
The Socs grabbed him and shoved his face into the fountain in the park.
What is the one thing the Greasers are proud of?
The one thing Greasers are proud of is their hair.
Name the two different groups of teenagers in the novel.
The two groups of teenagers in the novel are the Greasers and the Socials.
What are two rules Greasers have for themselves?
The Greasers two rules for themselves were to stick together and don’t get caught.
What happened to Soda’s horse?
Soda’s horse was sold by a rich man.
Why did Johnny attack Bob?
Johnny attacked Bob because he was drowning Ponyboy.
What do Johnny and Ponyboy do to disguise themselves?
To disguise themselves, Johnny and Ponyboy cut their hair and dye Ponyboy's blond.
What is the difference between “tough” and “tuff”?
“Tough” means “rough” and “tuff” means “cool” or “sharp.”
How did Johnny get beaten up?
Johnny was beaten up by a group of socs.
Why did Ponyboy think that maybe his world and Cherry’s weren’t so different?
Ponyboy thinks that maybe his world and Cherry’s were the same because they see the same sunset.
Where do Johnny and Ponyboy go when the leave the park?
When they leave the park, Johnny and Ponyboy go to Buck Merrill's place to seek Dally's help.
How do Johnny and Ponyboy pass the time?
Ponyboy says they "killed time by reading Gone With The Wind and playing poker.”
Why did the Socs beat up Ponyboy on his way home from the movies?
The Socs beat up Ponyboy because he was a Greaser.
What is Cherry's real FULL name? (first and last)
Why did Johnny stare at the rings on the Soc’s hand?
Johnny was beat up by a Soc that was wearing rings.
What does Dally give Johnny and Ponyboy?
Dally gives Johnny and Ponyboy a gun and a roll of bills. He also gives Ponyboy one of Buck's shirts.
Who comes to visit Johnny and Ponyboy?
Dally comes to visit Johnny and Ponyboy.