Chapter 4
Why are Johnny and Pony at the park so late in the night?
They were trying to cool off after Darry slapped Pony
What do they do to disguise themselves?
cut and/or dye their hair
Who is soc that is spying for the Greasers?
Cherry
"I had to. They were drowning you, Pony. They might have killed you. And they had a blade... they were gonna beat me up.."
Johnny
What is a stereotype?
Why does Johnny feel the need to kill the boy?
They were drowning Pony
Definition of the word "Gallant"
heroic/brave
Why are Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally considered heroes after the incident at the church?
They saved the kids
"I think I like it better when the old man's hittin' me."
Johnny
Who is Richard Cory? Why did the townspeople want to be him?
A rich gentlemen than was very classy, smart, and charismatic
Who do they go to for help after the murder?
Dally
What book do the boys read?
Gone With the Wind
What does Pony realize when he sees Darry crying?
He realizes that Darry loves and worries about him
Ponyboy
What is the definition of herd behavior?
Following the crowd based on emotion rather than logic
What is the name of the soc they kill?
Bob
What restaurant does Dally take them to?
Dairy Queen
After the fire, where does Ponyboy wake up?
An ambulance
"You get hardened in jail. I don't want that to happen to you, like it happened to me."
Dally
Loyalty relies on strong bonds between people, and is not only driven by emotion.
What does Dally tell them to do?
Take the train to Windrixville, hide in the church, get supplies first thing, stay hidden
Who was the author of the poem Pony recites?
Robert Frost
What injuries does Johnny have after the fire?
A broken back and severe burns
"Things gotta get better, I figured. They couldn’t get worse. I was wrong."
Ponyboy
What is the definition of a single story?
Only one version of the truth, often leaving out entire parts of the story. Similar to a stereotype