Ponyboy
What does Ponyboy initially imagine when he wakes up in the abandoned church?
He imagines that he is back home with Darry and Sodapop, going through a normal weekend morning.
Why does Johnny leave the church while Ponyboy is sleeping?
He goes to get supplies for them.
M=? T=? F=?
Motivations, thoughts, feelings
What does the phrase "liquid ice" suggest about the water Ponyboy drinks?
The water is really cold
Where are Ponyboy and Johnny staying during this part of the story?
They are hiding in an abandoned church.
Why does Ponyboy become especially nervous when he realizes Johnny is gone?
He is alone and begins imagining that something terrible may have happened to Johnny or Dally.
What does Johnny bring back to the church?
He brings food and other supplies, including baloney, bread, and matches.
This is the central problem to a story, marked by a STAR or C in your book.
Conflict
Why does the author include a flashback about Johnny?
To finally show what happened to him
How does the quiet church affect Ponyboy?
The quiet gives him time to think about everything that has happened and makes him feel alone and afraid.
What does Ponyboy's imagination reveal about his state of mind?
He is frightened and overwhelmed, and his mind begins imagining many possible disasters.
What does Johnny's behavior after returning suggest about him?
He is practical and responsible because he takes action to help them survive.
POV stands for what?
Point of View
What type of conflict is Ponyboy experiencing when he struggles with his fear and worries?
Internal Conflict
What does Ponyboy mean when he describes the hill as being "like sitting on the top of the world"?
The location gives him a broad view of the area and allows him to experience the surroundings in a different way.
Why is Ponyboy unable to simply relax while waiting for Johnny?
He remembers what happened the night before and worries about what might happen to them next.
How is Johnny's response to their situation different from Ponyboy's?
Johnny focuses on taking care of immediate needs, while Ponyboy becomes frightened and lets his imagination take over.
What is an example of External Conflict in the book?
What is an example of internal conflict in the book?
answers will vary
Why does Ponyboy think about his normal life with Darry and Sodapop?
He realizes how much he misses his brothers.
How does the setting contribute to the mood of the scene?
The isolated church and quiet surroundings create a lonely, uncertain, and tense mood.
How does Ponyboy's thinking in the church show that he is changing as a character?
He begins to understand how much he values his brothers, Johnny, and the normal life he had before the incident.
Why is Johnny's return especially important to Ponyboy?
Ponyboy has been frightened and alone, so Johnny's return gives him comfort and reminds him that he is not facing the situation by himself.
What are the three criteria for a successful annotation?
Highlighted or underlined
Cleary Marked
WHY is explained? 3-7 word jot.
What can the reader infer from Ponyboy becoming calmer when Johnny returns?
Johnny's presence makes Ponyboy feel safer and shows how important their friendship is to him.
How does the setting of the church contrast with Ponyboy's imagined weekend at home?
His imagined home is warm, familiar, and filled with his brothers, while the church is cold, isolated, and uncertain.