The Story
Where does the story take place (place and time)?
Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960's
Which part of town are the Socs from?
The west side
"Stay gold, Ponyboy...stay gold."
Johnny
Strong, athletic, intelligent, and works two jobs
Darry
Second youngest member of the Greasers
Johnny
What point-of-view is used to tell the story? (First, second, third, etc)
First person
What car is driven by the Socs that jumped Johnny?
A blue Mustang
“Can you see the sunset real good on the West side? You can see it on the East side too.”
Ponyboy
Happy-go-lucky, charming, good-looking, and loves Sandy
Sodapop
The name of the teacher who accompanies Ponyboy to the hospital.
Jerry
Who is the author of the story?
S.E. Hinton
What do Cherry and Ponyboy talk about during the first AND last meeting?
Sunsets
"I am a JD and a hood. I blacken the name of our fair city. I beat up people. I rob gas stations. I am a menace to society. Man, do I have fun."
Sodapop
Elfin face, icy blue eyes, and has a hardened personality
Dally
What sport does Ponyboy practice?
Track
How old was the author when he/she started to write the book?
15 years old
What is the name of the Soc that comes to visit Ponyboy after the rumble?
Randy
"You’re living in a vacuum, Pony, and you’re going to have to cut it out. Johnny and Dallas were our buddies, too, but you don’t just stop living because you lose someone."
Darry
A joker who prizes a black-handled switchblade
Two-Bit
What is the name of Sodapop's horse?
Mickey Mouse
In which town is the abandoned church where Ponyboy and Johnny hide out located?
Windrixville