Character Descriptions
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Random Questions
Vocabulary
100
Describe Ponyboy Curtis. At least three attributes/traits
High IQ, likes to read and watch movies, greenish-gray eyes, 14 years old, and has longer hair.
100
What are the two main groups in this story?
Greasers and the Socs
100
What is the name of the place the Greasers hang out before going to the movies?
The Dingo
100
What is Ponyboy's middle name?
Michael
100
Madras
a fine usually corded or striped cotton fabric
200
Describe Sodapop Curtis. At least 3 attributes/traits
Movie star handsome, kind, caring, slim, works at the DX (gas station), and dropped out of school.
200
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Paul Newman and a ride home
200
Who do the boys meet at the Drive-In?
Cherry and Marcia.
200
What group has the nickname "the fuzz"?
The police.
200
rebel
to oppose or resist authority
300
This character is always yelling at Ponyboy, is muscular, and had to grow up too fast.
Darry Curtis
300
Why did Sodapop drop out of school?
He wasn't smart.
300
Why is Ponyboy uncomfortable standing with Cherry in the popcorn line?
Because the Socs are staring at him like he shouldn't be with Cherry.
300
Why are the girls at the Drive-In without a car?
Because they left their boyfriends who were drinking.
300
nonchalant
giving the impression of indifference or unconcern
400
This person is the gang's pet.
Johnny Cade
400
What are two things Two-bit Matthews is famous for?
Shoplifting and his black handled switchblade.
400
What are the two rules of the Greasers?
Stick together and Don't get caught.
400
Who spoke up and told Dally to leave the girls along?
Johnny
400
When you come to a conclusion from a hint or suggestion.
infer/making inferences
500
Was too heavy to fit through the window of the burning church in Windrixville.
Who is Jerry
500
Name all of the Greasers.
Ponyboy, Sodapop, Darry, Dally, Two-Bit, Johnny, and Steve
500
Why is Johnny so nervous all of the time?
He's nervous because his dad beats him, his mom ignores him, and he got jumped by the Socs.
500
Who was Timothy Shepard and why was he looking for Dally?
He's the leader of another Greaser gang. He was looking for Dally because someone saw him slashing Timothy's tires.
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
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