Vocab
Define or give an example of "heroism"
Great Bravery
"they fought with exemplary heroism"
What do Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry all like to eat?
Chocolate Cake
Who owns the blue mustang?
Randy
Who owns the slick black handled switchblade?
What does Randy mean when he says " its the ones in the middle that are really the lucky stiffs"
By stating that the members of both groups will always remain in their respective groups, he suggests that it would be impossible for a greaser or a Soc to rise above his current status. He appears to believe that, despite their youth, the young men in the story will never be able to move on and transcend the narrow limits of their gang identities.
Define or give an example of "eluded"
evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way.
"he managed to elude his pursuers by escaping into an alley"
What do the boys see when they reach the top of Jay Mountain?
The Church on fire
Who is the spy?
Cherri
Who had bad dreams?
Pony
What did the Soc's do to make Johnny kill Bob?
Define of give an example of "reluctantly"
"he reluctantly agrees to do his duty"
What 2 things does Johnny tell Two-Bit he wants him to bring?
The book Gone with the Wind and hair grease
Who told the police Johnny and Pony were heading to Dallas?
Dally
Who wrote a letter to Ponyboy?
Sodapop
What does Two-Bit say keeps Darry from being a Soc?
The gang 'Us'
perplexed and confused; very puzzled.
"he saw the bewildered look on my face"
At the hospital Ponyboy realizes that Darry really cares for him. Why has Darry been so hard on Ponyboy in the past?
Because Ponyboy has the most potential
What was the name of the teacher who told Pony he was a Hero?
Jerry
Who didn't want Johnny to turn himself in?
Dally
What 3 things did Dally give Ponyboy and Johnny before they ran away?
Gun, money, and a place to go
Define or give an example of "aghast"
filled with horror or shock.
"when the news came out they were aghast"
What does Ponyboy tell a reporter at the hospital he would do if he could do anything he wanted?
Take a bath
Who was going to live with their grandparents in Florida?
Sandy
Who had "something that made people follow him?"
Bob
What does Ponyboy talk to Cherry about that they have talked about in the past?
The Sunset