Characters
This Greaser is the narrator of the novel.
Who is Ponyboy Curtis
What happens to Ponyboy when he leaves the movie theater in chapter 1?
What is the Socs jump him
This happened right after Darry slapped Ponyboy for getting home late
What is when Ponyboy ran away from home?
“Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.”
Who is Johnny Cade?
A member of a lower-class gang known for greased-back hair.
What is a Greaser?
This Soc befriends Ponyboy and helps him understand that not all Socs are the same.
Who is Cherry Valance
This event forces Ponyboy and Johnny to run away.
What is Johnny killing Bob?
David is drowning Ponyboy at the park, causing this event to occur
What is Johnny stabs Bob?
“Things are rough all over.”
Who is Cherry Valance?
Short for “Social,” a wealthier, privileged teen from the West Side.
What is a Soc?
He is the “pet” of the group and comes from an abusive home.
Who is Johnny Cade
The boys hide out here after fleeing town.
What is the abandoned church on Jay Mountain?
Ponyboy and Johnny change their appearances right before who comes to visit?
What is when Dally comes to visit?
“You don’t ever think… not at home or anywhere when it counts.”
Who is Darry?
Greasers’ word for a fight or confrontation.
What is a rumble?
This character is described as “tougher, colder, meaner” and spends time in New York. Johnny idolizes him.
Who is Dally Winston?
This happens to the church while the boys are inside or nearby.
What is it catches on fire?
Dally pulls Johnny from the church and puts a fire out on Poyboys back after this event
What is when Ponyboy and Johnny save children from the burning church?
“You get tough like me and you don’t get hurt.”
Who is Dally?
Cool, impressive, or tough-looking.
What is tuff?
This greaser didn't go to college so he could support his brothers after their parents died.
Who is Darry Curtis?
At the end of Chapter 9, this character dies from injuries after the fire.
What is Johnny dies?
Johnny dies, causing what to happen to Dally?
What is Dally gets emotional and leaves the hospital?
“I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me.”
Who is Ponyboy?
General idea about a group of people that may not be true for everyone.
What is a stereotype?