Vocabulary
one who betrays another's trust
traitor
What is the last thing Johnny said to Ponyboy?
To stay gold - stay young and innocent
What did Ponyboy create for English class?
The Outsiders novel
muscular strength or power
brawn
to feel shaky, dazed, or dizzy
groggy
Why did Dally want to die?
Johnny was the only thing he cared about
How do Darry and Ponyboy get along at the end of the book (end of CH. 11)?
Darry and Pony become just as close as Darry and Soda - Darry uses the nickname he usually uses for Soda when talking to Pony
separate or removed
to turn in an opposite direction; distract
divert
Why does Randy come to talk to Ponyboy?
To tell him he wasn't going to participate in the rumble.
Why is being "crippled" (disabled) worst for Johnny?
He would have to stay inside his house - unable to run away
marked by lack of caution; wild
reckless
struck with shock or amazement
aghast
What is a key difference between the book and the movie?
The first chapters are very short in the movie
Why doesn't Ponyboy feel scared when the Socs approach him in Ch 12?
He is still going through shock from Johnny's death, isn't feeling anything
to hesitate or waiver; stammer
faltered
affected by disease, misfortune, or sorrow
stricken
Identify one main theme of the novel.
- A family are people you choose
- Violence doesn't solve problems
How do you think that author feels about violence? (Hint: Johnny and Dally dying)
Author doesn't like violence - the weakest and strongest in the group both die - proves that violence doesn't solve problems
authentic or real
genuine