"I had to. They were drowning you, Pony. They might have killed you."
Johnny
100
The place where Johnny and Ponyboy first met Cherry Valence.
drive-in
100
Why do the Greasers feel protective of Johnny?
His father abuses him and his mother ignores him.
100
Why are the Socs and Greasers planning to rumble?
They're planning to rumble because Johnny killed Bob.
100
Why was Darry hesitant about letting Pony fight in the rumble against the Socs?
Darry knew that Pony was weak from his injuries. He also didn't have Johnny there and they used to watch out for each other in fights.
200
"Johnny! I nearly screamed. "What are we gonna do? They put you in the electric chair for killing people!"
Ponyboy
200
The town where Johnny and Ponyboy went to hide after Bob was killed.
Windrixville
200
What does Cherry Valence say is the real difference between the Socs and the Greasers?
Cherry said that the Greasers feel emotions more deeply than the Socs.
200
Why would it be harder for Johnny to be in a wheelchair than for anyone else?
It would be harder for Johnny to be in a wheelchair than for anyone else because Johnny wasn't safe at home where his father abused him.
200
Why did Dally and Pony go to the hospital after the rumble with the Socs?
They went to the hospital to tell Johnny that they won the rumble.
300
"We couldn’t get along without him. We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang. And for the same reason."
Ponyboy
300
the scene of the fight where the Socs tried to drown Ponyboy
the fountain in the park
300
What was Darry’s reaction when Ponyboy got home many hours after he was expected?
Darry slapped Ponyboy.
300
Why did Sandy’s mother make her move to Florida?
She didn't want her 16 year-old daughter to marry Stdapop.
300
Why was Johnny's death so difficult for Dally?
Johnny was the only thing Dally loved and his death was his breaking point.
400
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."
Johnny
400
the place where Dally was shot by the police
across the street from the lot
400
How did Johnny save Ponyboy's life when they were attacking him in the park?
He killed Bob with his knife.
400
According to Randy, what was Bob’s real problem?
Randy said that Bob's parents gave him no limits.
400
What did Johnny mean when he was dying and he said to Pony, "Stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold."
He was telling him to not conform to what society dictates and to stay true to his pure self despite the violence in the world.
500
"You can't win. You know that, don't you? It doesn't matter if you whip us, you'll still be where you were before, at the bottom. And we'll still be the lucky ones at the top with all the breaks. It doesn't matter. Greasers will still be Greasers and Socs will still be Socs. It doesn't matter."
Randy
500
the scene of the fire that trapped the children
the church
500
What three things did Dally give to Johnny and Ponyboy when they went to him for help?
a loaded gun, $50, and a sweatshirt for Ponyboy
500
Why didn’t Johnny want to see his mother in the hospital?
Johnny didn't want to see his mother in the hospital because he was furious that she never protected him from his father.
500
What was the name of the last composition Ponyboy wrote for English class?