Chapters 1-2
Who are Ponyboy's brothers?
Sodapop and Darry
How and when did Ponyboy's parents die?
In a car accident 8 months ago
PG 48
Why doesn't Dally want Johnny to turn himself in?
Dallas is afraid Johnny will get hurt in jail.
"...you get hardened in jail. I don't want that happening to you" (90)
What is the Setting at the beginning of chapter seven, when Ponyboy is waiting to find out about Dally and Johnny Cade?
The hospital.
What is a symbol of protection against the Socs?
Johnny's switchblade.
Who are the 4 other members of the Greaser group?
Johnny, Steve, Two-Bit, Dallas
Why does Ponyboy decide to run away?
Darry hits him.
PG 50
Ponyboy recites the poem "Nothing _____ Can Stay"
Gold
Why does school "bore" Sodapop?
No action.
"Soda attaches no importance to education. School bored him. No action" (109).
Ponyboy and Cherry both like this and it demonstrates that the Socs and Greasers are really not that different.
Sunset
Where do Ponyboy, Johnny, Dallas and Two-Bit meet the Soc girls, Cherry and Marcia?
Movies/Drive-in
When the Socs try to drown Ponyboy in the fountain, what does Johnny do?
Johnny kills Bob.
pg 56
What is going to happen at the vacant lot?
Rumble / fight between Greasers and Socs
What was Bob's "real problem", according to Randy?
His parents never said "no"/ they didn't set limits
Page 116 Pony's conversation with Randy.
This is a novel that the symbolizes the closeness of Ponyboy and Johnny, and the differences between them and the rest of the greasers.
Gone With the Wind
What makes Ponyboy "different" from the rest of the gang?
He likes books, art, sunsets, and movies / He likes to "lone it"
How does Dallas help Ponyboy and Johnny? (3 things)
Gives them money, a gun and a plan/tells them where to go.
PG 60-61
Why does Johnny want to turn himself into the police? (2 reasons)
It isn't fair to Ponyboy, and he doesn't want to spend his life hiding.
Why isn't Johnny ready to die?
There is a lot he hasn't seen or done yet. / 16 years isn't enough.
PG 121; hospital scene with Johnny
This represents how the Greasers' individuality/ need to be "tuff".
Greasers' Hair
Finish the quote: Cherry tells Ponyboy, "Things are ______ all over" (34).
Rough
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny go to hide?
Be MORE specific than "Windrixville"
Abandoned church on top of Jay Mountain.
When the church is on fire, what do Ponyboy and Johnny do? Why do they do it?
Save the children. They feel responsible for the fire because of their cigarettes.
PG 91
Fill in the blank quote: Ponyboy asks Cherry if she can, "see the ________ real good from the West side" (129).
Sunset
PG 129
This represents power and wealth of the Socs. Could also represent fear for the greasers.
Blue mustang