Vocabulary
Multiple Choice
Essay Questions
100
a competition
What is rivalry?
100
Cherry and Pony
These two tell each other things they couldn't tell others.
100
Darry scolds him, yells at him a lot, and even slapped him once.
Why does it seem to Pony that Darry doesn't care for him?
200
brave and noble
What is gallant?
200
Soda believes he is dumb.
What is the reason that Soda dropped out of school?
200
They were angry that they picked up their girls but they were drunk and bored too.
Why did the Socs look for Pony and Johnny?
300
giving in without complaint
What is resignedly?
300
They weren't greasy girls.
Why was Pony embarrassed when Dally talked to the girls at the drive-in?
300
Pony likes movies, books, and sunsets; he gets good grades, draws and is tender-hearted.
What things are different about Pony from the other Greasers?
400
open refusal to obey
What is defiance?
400
They dream of a place without Greasers and Socs.
What do Johnny and Pony dream of?
400
Dally helped Johnny and Pony with these things since Johnny murdered Bob.
Why did Dally give Johnny and Pony money and a gun?
500
a pause because of forgetfulness or uncertainty
What is apprehensive?
500
He has to hide and can't see anyone.
Why does Pony not like the country?
500
Darry hits Pony after they argue.
Why did Pony run away?
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