Characters
Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-9
Chapters 10-12
100
This red-headed Soc acts as a spy for the Greasers
Who is Cherry Valance
100
Tough and tuff, this group of individuals enjoy putting oil in their hair and wearing leather jackets.
Who are the Greasers?
100
This famous book and award winning film was read by Johnny and Pony in Windrixville.
What is Gone with the Wind?
100
Two-Bit's prized possession, of which he gave to Dally without asking any questions about it.
What is a black-handled switchblade?
100
A way of ending one's own life without physically killing oneself.
What is assisted suicide?
200
The youngest member of the group, this Greaser enjoys sunsets and runs on his school's track team
Who is Pony Curtis
200
This literary element is used for "hinting" to the audience what will happen in the future.
What is foreshadowing?
200
A large and friendly fellow, this character was the first person to speak with Pony after he was removed from the burning church.
Who is Jerry?
200
This popular dessert is always kept in the fridge at the Curtis house.
What is chocolate cake?
200
The title of the theme paper that Ponyboy handed in to Mr. Syme.
What is The Outsiders?
300
Bob's former best friend; this Soc decides not participate in the rumble.
Who is Randy Adderson?
300
A devastating event that was responsible for the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis (Pony's parents)
What is a car accident?
300
A symbol of pride and identity for the Greasers that can quickly be removed if necessary.
What is Greaser hair?
300
This often neglectful person was denied permission to visit Johnny in the hospital.
Who is Johnny's mother?
300
This very serious injury led to Ponyboy passing out only moments after he witnessed Dally get killed.
What is a concussion?
400
This Greaser likes to spend his time cracking jokes and taking things that don't belong to him, including a rather beautiful and expensive switchblade.
Who is Two-Bit Matthews?
400
This act, committed by Dally, led to Tim Shepard questioning the Greasers about his whereabouts at the drive-in.
What is tire slashing?
400
A large and often beautiful structure that was almost used by the Socs to kill Ponyboy.
What is a fountain?
400
This is the reasoning Two-Bit gives to Pony about why he enjoys fights.
What is conformity?
400
This defense mechanism was one used by Ponyboy regarding Johnny's death.
What is denial?
500
A former friend of Darry's, this Soc throws the first punch that begins the rumble.
Who is Paul Holden?
500
A common slang term used for "cigarette," as well as a rather frustrating thing to find in your garden.
What is a weed?
500
Written by Robert Frost in 1923, this poem is a commentary on the idea that nothing perfect stays that way forever.
What is "Nothing Gold Can Stay?"
500
This commonly used word was one that Bob was never told, which could be the reason as to why he was killed.
What is no?
500
These two things were the only things on Ponyboy's mind as he walked out of the movie house.
What are Paul Newman and a ride home?
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