Characters
He is the narrator and youngest Curtis brother.
Who is Ponyboy?
Why does Darry work so hard?
To support his brothers after their parents’ death.)
Why does Cherry tell Ponyboy not to be upset if she doesn’t say “hi” at school?
She doesn’t want her friends to know she talks to Greasers.
Why do Ponyboy and Johnny run away?
They are scared after an intense fight with Darry and the confrontation with Socs.
Who was held down in the fountain during the attack?
Ponyboy
The jokester whose real name is Keith.
Who is Two-Bit?
From what point of view is the story told?
First-person point of view
How do the boys get into the Nightly Double?
They sneak in / jump the fence.
What do Ponyboy and Johnny do to escape their town (the immediate action they take)?
They run away and hide
Who stabbed Bob?
Johnny—he stabbed Bob to save Ponyboy.
The Greaser described as "I'm never nice. Want a coke?"
Who is Dally?
How does Two-Bit get his nickname?
Because he always has to put in his "two bits" or opinions.
What does Cherry do to Dally when he brings her a Coke? Why?
She throws it in his face because she’s offended by his behavior.
What does Ponyboy mean by “watching the same sunset”?
That people from different classes can still share the same human experiences and beauty.
To whom did Ponyboy and Johnny go for help immediately after the stabbing?
Dally
The nervous boy who was badly beaten by the Socs.
Who is Johnny?
What happens to Ponyboy on the way home from the movies?
He is attacked/harassed by Socs.
Why is Two-Bit’s mocking of the Socs frightening to Johnny?
It reminds Johnny of the violent attack he suffered from the Socs.
Why doesn’t Darry call the police when Ponyboy is late until 2 a.m.?
He fears the police will take Ponyboy away / he is worried about consequences.
Where did the boys hide after running away?
An abandoned church
The redhead’s movie friend who later becomes a spy for the Greasers.
Who is Cherry Valance?
Which Curtis brother dropped out of high school?
Who is Darry?
Describe when and how Johnny was attacked.
Four months earlier, in a vacant lot, by Socs who beat him and cut him with rings.
What important similarity does Cherry reveal about the Socs and Greasers?
Both groups have problems and feelings—appearance hides struggles.
What book did the boys read together while hiding?
Gone With The Wind