Characters
The protagonist of the novel. A young greaser with a love of movies, art, and his family.
Who is Ponyboy Curtis?
This was a commonly used term for a firearm, and is even used today somewhat.
What is a heater?
This event in the story is the main driving force for the rumble happening later on.
What is the death of Bob Sheldon?
“I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me.”
Who is Ponyboy?
This book was the only book Johnny has ever truly cared about.
What is Gone with the Wind?
A convicted criminal, this young man has a long list of crimes already at only seventeen years old
Who is Dallas Winston?
This is another word for jail, or something you put drinks in when going out on the lake.
What is cooler?
The mighty acts of heroism shown by Johnny, Ponyboy and Dallas happen during this event.
What is the burning of the church?
“Things are rough all over.”
Who is Cherry Valance?
Ponyboy's favorite poem is this one.
What is Stay Gold by Robert Frost?
Who is Randy Adderson?
This term means that you like or understand something pretty well.
What is dig?
Who is Buck Merrill?
"You guys know what Greasers are? White trash with long, greasy hair."
Who is Bob Sheldon?
This drive-in is typically known as a popular hangout spot for Greasers, but Socs will visit here from time to time.
What is The Dingo?
This man is a teacher in Windrixville and rode to the hospital with Ponyboy
Who is Jerry Wood?
This fancy sports car was a common sighting among the Socs
What is a Corvair?
These two people talk in the vacant lot, which leads to a confrontation.
Who are Ponyboy and Cherry?
"Don't worry, Ponyboy, they don't do that to heroes. Hey, where is Soda and Super-dope, anyhow?"
Who is Steve Randle?
Sodapop was going to propose to his girlfriend, but she moved to this state to live with her grandmother.
What is Florida?
This Soc was told to "give a bath" to Ponyboy.
Who is David?
This means that something is uncool, but in another context, it could mean something smells funny.
What is rank?
This place is visited by Johnny, Dallas and Ponyboy, and is also where we learn that Cherry is a spy for the Greasers.
What is Dairy Queen?
"Let them go in," he said to the nurse. "He's been asking for them. It can't hurt now."
Who is Johnny's doctor?
Darrel was very smart and athletic, and actually earned a college scholarship for playing this sport, even though the family still couldn't afford to send him.
What is football?