1960's Slang
Characters
Characters (Continued)
Literary Elements
Characterization
100
What is a drive in?
Outdoor movie theatre
100
Who is the narrator and main character of the book?
Ponyboy
100
The Soc that Johnny stabbed
Bob
100
When Ponyboy tells Cherry about Sodapop's horse, Mickey Mouse, this is an example of what literary device?
Flashback
100
Sodapop was explained as getting "drunk on just plain living." What does this mean?
He does not need alcohol to have a good time because he enjoys life as is.
200
What does tuff mean?
Cool
200
He is 16; happy-go-lucky; works at the gas station
Sodapop
200
The 20 year old brother and legal guardian of the narrator
Darrel/Darry
200
In chapter 4, Johnny and Ponyboy run away; Which theme is represented best in this chapter: A.Boys will be boys B.Money can't buy you love C.Running away doesn't always solve your problems D.True friends are loyal to one another
C. Running away doesn't always solve your problems
200
Name three characteristics of Ponyboy:
14 years old Light brown, almost red hair Greenish gray eyes Smart No common sense Insecure A&B student High IQ
300
What does it mean when you ask a person if "You dig?"
Get it or understand
300
The gangs "pet"; Comes from a physically abusive home
Johnny
300
A cheerleading Soc who meets the narrator at the drive-in
Cherry
300
What is the following passage an example of what literary element . . . "And Johnny, the most law-abiding of us, now carried his back pocket a six-inch switchblade. He'd use it, too, if he ever got jumped again. . .He would kill the next person who jumped him. . ."
Foreshadowing
300
Name two ways Johnny is different from the rest of the Greasers:
Gang's pet Neglected Smallest Doesn't speak up Scatterbrained No skills
400
What are madras?
Plaid patterned shirt
400
Soda's best friend; works at the gas station part time
Steve
400

She gave her phone number to Two-Bit

Marcia

400
Which of the following situations can be seen as ironic? A.The boys are perceived as hoods, yet save children in a fire B.Two-Bot's switchblade won't open when he takes it out to fight C.Ponyboy almost drowns in the fountain D.Johnny's parents don't ask the gang about Johnny's whereabouts
A.The boys are perceived as hoods, yet save children in a fire
400
Who is Dally and where did he grow up? (explain both physical and personality descriptions)
Grew up on the wild side of NY Wild Tough Mean "Hood" White-blond hair Blue eyes Pointy face Enjoys fighting, crime, and is smart
500
What is a heater?
A gun
500
The oldest of the gang; he is a wise-cracking comedian
Keith/Two-Bit
500

The teacher who could not fit through the window.

Jerry

500
Cherry throws a Coke in Dally's face. Dally is about to put his arm around her when Johnny stops him and says, "leave her alone, Dally!" This is best characterized as. . . A.Internal conflict(Character Vs. self) B.Internal conflict(Character Vs. characters) C.External conflict(Characters Vs. characters) D.External conflict(Characters Vs. nature)
C.External conflict(Characters Vs. characters)
500
Explain two ways Darry is responsible:
Works two jobs Like a father figure to Ponyboy and Sodapop Caregiver
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