Ponyboy's Words
Ponyboy described Soda’s smile as reckless, like he didn’t care what danger was ahead.
A) Carefree and unconcerned
B) Careful and worried
C) Serious and focused
D) Shy and nervous
A.) Carefree and unconcerned
“We’ll get into a rumble with the Socs tonight,” said Dally.
A) A quiet talk
B) A fight or brawl
C) A friendly game
D) A long walk
B.) A fight or brawl
Cherry was sophisticated compared to Ponyboy, with fancy clothes and manners.
A) Fancy and cultured
B) Simple and plain
C) Young and playful
D) Rough and tough
A.) Fancy and cultured
Johnny felt miserable after the beating from the Socs.
A) Happy and free
B) Sad and unhappy
C) Proud and strong
D) Nervous and shy
B.) sad and unhappy
The Greasers had a reputation for getting into trouble.
A) What people think about you
B) A type of haircut
C) A fight or argument
D) A special event
A.) What people think about you
Ponyboy tried to sound nonchalant, even though he was nervous inside.
A) Excited and loud
B) Calm and casual
C) Angry and bitter
D) Embarrassed and shy
B.) Calm & Casual
“That’s a heater he’s got!” Two-Bit exclaimed, pointing to the weapon.
A) A kind of car
B) A gun
C) A jacket
D) A hot drink
B.) A gun
The Socs were aloof from the Greasers, acting too good to talk to them.
A) Distant and unfriendly
B) Excited and welcoming
C) Loud and annoying
D) Nervous and unsure
A.) Distant and unfriendly
Ponyboy was reluctant to leave Johnny’s side at the hospital.
A) Eager and ready
B) Hesitant and unwilling
C) Angry and bitter
D) Brave and bold
B.) Hesitant and unwilling
The Socs’ attacks always seemed inevitable to Ponyboy.
A) Impossible to stop
B) Easy to avoid
C) Funny and silly
D) Rare and unusual
A.) Impossible to stop
Johnny was apprehensive about what might happen after the rumble.
A) Confident and bold
B) Nervous and unsure
C) Happy and relaxed
D) Proud and strong
B.) Nervous & Unsure
“He’s real tuff,” Ponyboy said, admiring the guy’s cool looks.
A) Physically strong
B) Cool or stylish
C) Mean and rude
D) Friendly and nice
B.) Cool or Stylish
The Socs liked to act superior, as if they were better than the Greasers.
A) Lower in rank
B) Equal or fair
C) Better or higher in position
D) Nervous and shy
C.) Better or higher in position
After the rumble, Ponyboy felt exhausted.
A) Tired and worn out
B) Angry and bitter
C) Excited and thrilled
D) Calm and relaxed
A.) Tired and worn out
Ponyboy gave Dally a pleading look, hoping he would listen.
A) Asking desperately
B) Angry and fierce
C) Excited and joyful
D) Proud and bold
A.) Asking desperately
Ponyboy gave Cherry an aloof glance, as if he didn’t want to get too close.
A) Distant and unfriendly
B) Excited and joyful
C) Brave and daring
D) Quiet and thoughtful
A.) Distant and unfriendly
The Greasers liked to wear their hair in a ducktail.
A) A hairstyle combed back
B) A type of jacket
C) A kind of walk
D) A tough attitude
A.) A hairstyle combed back
Randy had a resigned look, like he had given up on changing things.
A) Proud and strong
B) Quiet and accepting
C) Nervous and jumpy
D) Angry and bitter
B.) Quiet and accepting
Johnny’s voice was imploring when he begged Ponyboy to stay safe.
A) Asking desperately
B) Speaking loudly
C) Laughing happily
D) Whispering softly
A.) Asking desperately
The empty lot was their habitat, a place they always returned to.
A) A safe home or environment
B) A kind of car
C) A fight location
D) A hairstyle
A.) A safe home or environment
Ponyboy noticed the sky looked bleak before the fight began.
A) Dark and hopeless
B) Bright and cheerful
C) Exciting and new
D) Calm and peaceful
A.) Dark and hopeless
“You’re a real hood,” the cop said, shaking his head at Dally.
A) A car part
B) A criminal or gang member
C) A hat
D) A neighborhood
B.) A criminal or gang member
The Socs were known for being preppy in their clean clothes and polished cars.
A) Stylish and neat
B) Wild and reckless
C) Poor and shabby
D) Lazy and careless
A.) Stylish and neat
Darry was stern when telling Ponyboy to stay out of trouble.
A) Gentle and kind
B) Strict and serious
C) Funny and playful
D) Nervous and shaky
B.) Strict and serious
Johnny made a heroic choice when he saved the kids from the burning church.
A) Brave and courageous
B) Weak and scared
C) Silly and playful
D) Rude and careless
A.) Brave and courageous