Greasers
Quotes from the Book
Vocabulary I
General Questions
Vocabulary II
100
The narrator of the story?
Who is Ponyboy Curtis?
100
"You don't ever think, not at home or anywhere when it counts. You must think at school, with those good grades you bring home, and you've always got your nose in a book, but do you every use your head for common sense?"
Who is Darry?
100
Unpleasantly moist, cold, and sticky.
What's the definition of Clammy?
100
What decade is The Outsiders set in?
The 1960's.
100
Feeling or showing sadness, sorrow, or pity.
What's the definition of Ruefully (Rue)?
200
The toughest and meanest of the gang. The "hood" from New York who was arrested at age 10.
Who is Dallas "Dally" Winston?
200
"That might cool you off, greaser. After you wash your mouth and learn to talk and act decent, I might cool off, too."
Who is Cherry?
200
The state of being uninterested.
What's the definition of Aloofness or Aloof?
200
What was the name of the Soc that Johnny killed?
Who was Bob.
200
To know beforehand what is going to happen.
What's the definition of Premonition?
300
Ponyboy's older brother who dropped out of school to work at a gas station. He's happy-go-lucky and handsome.
Who is Sodapop Curtis?
300
"I'm never nice. Want a Coke?"
Who was Dally?
300
Very carefully or cautious.
What's the definition of Gingerly?
300
Who helps Johnny and Ponyboy by giving them money, a gun, and a plan?
Dally.
300
Acting playfully and mischievously.
What's the definition of Roguishly (Rogue)?
400
Ponyboy's oldest brother who quit college to take care of his family. He's the hardworking head of the house.
Who is Darry Curtis?
400
"I think I'm gonna marry Sandy. After she gets out of school and I get a better job and everything."
Who is Soda?
400
Continuously; Refusing to stop.
What's the definition of Unceasingly (Cease)?
400
How does Darry respond when Ponyboy comes home late?
Darry slaps Ponyboy.
400
Feeling hateful or angry toward someone or something.
What's the definition of Contemptuously (Contempt)?
500
Best friends with Soda, but doesn't like Ponyboy.
Who is Steve Randle?
500
"I walk in that house, and nobody says anything. I walk out, and nobody says anything. I stay away all night, and nobody notices."
Who is Johnny?
500
Something that is unbelievable, showing doubt or disbelief.
What's the definition of Incredulous?
500
Why were Cherry and Marcia alone at the drive-in?
The girls walked away from their boyfriends because the boys had booze.
500
Something that is difficult to understand.
What's the definition of Unfathomable (Fathom)?
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