The Socs
Which side of town do the Socs live on?
The west side of town.
Who dies from a broken back?
Johnny Cade
How do Cherry and Marcia feel when they first meet the Greasers at the drive in theater?
They were annoyed and thought they were jerks and all they wanted was for Dally to leave them alone and stop bothering them
Which side of town do the Greasers live on?
The East side
Why do they call Johnny their g@ngs pet?
Why won't Cherry go and see Johnny when he is in the hospital?
Because he killed Bob and she doesn't want to go see the person who killed her boyfriend.
Why did Johnny kill Bob in chapter 5?
Johnny kills Bob in chapter 5 because the Socs were trying to drown and kill Ponyboy.
What does Ponyboy use to scare off the Socs at the store, and why?
He uses a broken Pepsi bottle because that was what he had in his hands and he needed to be ready to fight back against them with something.
Where does Johnny kill Bob?
At the park
Why does Ponyboy become unconscious during the church fire?
Because Darry hits him too hard while trying to put out the flames on his back.
How are the Socs viewed differently than the Greasers?
They are viewed as more wealthy and overall better than the Greasers
What is a main reason that Soda so hurt that Sandy moved to Florida after getting pregnant?
A main reason he is hurt by this because he is losing another person in his life that he cared about at the same time that 2 of his friends died.
Why does Johnny tell Ponyboy to 'stay gold' right before dying?
He tells Ponyboy this because when you're gold when you're a kid, he says everything is new which makes it exciting and you should keep it that way because that, he says is gold.
Where does Ponyboy meet Cherry for the first?
The drive-in movie theater
What does the simile "... because Soda attracts girls like honey draws flies" on page 9 mean?
How do the Socs feel after Bob dies and why do they feel that way?
They feel very angry at the Greasers specifically Johnny and Ponyboy because they are mad that their friend got killed by someone who they think is way less than them.
Why does Johnny say that he doesn't mind dying now in the last chapter?
He says this because he thinks that saving the kids from the fire was worth it and he would rather him die than them because they have more to live for.
The Socs pull up to Ponyboy at the Store and try to beat him up but they end up leaving, why was Ponyboy most likely not scared of them and brave enough to tell them off?
He was most likely still mad and hurt about Dally and Johnny dying and at the time he didn't really care if he hurt the Socs or not.
Where do they find Johnny after he gets beat up by the Socs?
They find him in the corner of a vacant lot.
Why does Darry hit Ponyboy in Chapter 3?
Because Ponyboy comes home late and starts yelling at Darry
What does the blue mustang symbolize for the Socs?
It symbolizes wealth, power, and he privileges that the Socs have, and being 'better' than everyone else
What did Ponyboy feel when having Gone with the Wind and the end of the Book?
He felt closer and more connected with Johnny after he died.
Why does Ponyboy call his English teacher and why does he want to do what he is doing?
He calls him because he wants to know how long his theme can be; he wants to write is about boys like Johnny so that their side of the story gets told and people don't judge them as easily and make their lives even harder.
What does the sunset symbolize for the Greasers and the Socs?
It symbolizes a shared beauty between two different groups and people and shows that even though people have their differences that they all still have many similarities between them.
What are the two things that Johnny wants while he is in the hospital dying?