Plot
How are reporters involved in chapter 7?
When Pony, Soda, and Dally were at the hospital, reporters came by to ask them a lot of questions and take pictures.
Who is Randy Adderson?
Randy is a Soc who was Marcia’s boyfriend and Bob’s friend.
Define the term "admiringly".
The reporters stared at him admiringly.
in a way that shows respect or warm approval
What is the extent of Johnny’s injuries?
He's in critical condition. Broken back, third-degree burns, in extreme pain.
What is the significance of chocolate cake in chapter 7?
Pony, Soda, and Darry love to eat chocolate cake for breakfast. Each one likes it with something different.
Where did their conversation take place? (give setting details)
In Randy’s Mustang when they stopped at the Tasty Freeze
Define "mimicking".
He'd grab one guy's press hat and another's camera and walk around interviewing the nurses and mimicking TV reporters.
To imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule
How are the boys able to get the doctor to tell them of Johnny’s prognosis?
Darry convinced the doctor that they were as much family as Johnny had.
If Johnny survives, he will be charged with manslaughter for Bob’s death.
What was Bob's real problem, according to Randy?
His parents would never say no to him, they had no limits for him.
Define "critical".
He was in critical condition.
extremely ill and at risk of death
Why do the Curtis boys always leave their door unlocked?
In case one of the boys needs a place to stay the night and cool off
What is the significance of the "boys' home" in chapter 7?
In the newspaper, it said that Pony and Soda might be placed in a boys’ home. This worries Pony
What does Pony realize about the Socs after his conversation with Randy?
They’re just people like everyone else. They have problems too.
Define "bleak".
His eyes were bleak and stunned.
A cold and forbidding facial expression
Why does Randy say that no matter the outcome of the rumble, there will be no change in the social groups?
Because at the end of the day, greasers will still be greasers and socs will still be socs