1960's Slang
a drive-in?
What is an Outdoor movie theatre
the narrator and main character of the book
Who is Ponyboy
The Soc that Johnny stabbed
Who is Bob?
When Ponyboy tells Cherry about Johnny's first beating by Bob, this is an example of what literary device
What is a Flashback?
Sodapop was explained as getting "drunk on just plain living." What does this mean?
What is He does not need alcohol to have a good time because he enjoys life as is.
meaning of tuff
Cool
He is 16; handsome; dropped out of school
Who is Sodapop?
The 20 year old brother and legal guardian of the narrator
Who is Darrel/Darry?
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
What is C. Running away doesn't always solve your problems
Name three characteristics of Ponyboy:
What are:14 years old, Light brown, almost red hair Greenish gray eyes, book-smart, No common sense, Insecure, High IQ
you ask a person if "You dig?"
What is "Get it or understand"
The gangs "pet"; Comes from a physically abusive home
Who is Johnny?
A cheerleading Soc who meets the narrator at the drive-in
Who is Cherry Valance?
What is the following literary element . . . "And Johnny, the most law-abiding of us, now carried in 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. . ."
What is Foreshadowing?
Name two ways Johnny is different from the rest of the Greasers:
What is Gang's pet, Neglected, Smallest, Doesn't speak up, Scatterbrained, Not good in school
madras
What is a Plaid patterned shirt?
Soda's best friend; works at the gas station part time
Who is Steve?
She gave her phone number to Two-Bit
Who is Marcia?
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-Bit'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
What is A.The boys are perceived as hoods, yet save children in a fire
3 character traits of Dally Winston
What is Wild, Tough, Mean, "Hood," Enjoys fighting, crime, and is smart
a heater
What is a gun?
The oldest of the gang; he is a wise-cracking comedian and shoplifter
Who is Two-Bit/Steve?
Arrested at the age of 10; part of a NY gang
Who is Dally Winston?
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. character) C.External conflict(Character Vs. character) D.External conflict(Character Vs. nature)
What is C.External conflict(Character Vs. character)
Explain two ways Darry is responsible:
What is: Works two jobs, roofer, Like a father figure to Ponyboy and Sodapop, Caregiver