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Elements of the Story
Characters
Quotes
Sequence of Events
Make it true
100
This is the storyline.
What is the plot?
100
This character is book smart, he's a dreamer, he's sensitive and not tough.
Who is Ponyboy??? Duh!
100
"She probably came to tell me about all the trouble I am causing her."
What is Johnny's remark about his mom?
100
This happened to Ponyboy in Chapter 1.
What is an attack from the Socs?
100
Steve tells Pony to get tough.
What is Two-Bit telling Pony NOT to get tough?
200
This is the main idea, the message, the reason why the author wrote the book.
What is the THEME?
200
This character is a true friend, he is frightened all the time, comes from an abusive home, and is the "kid brother" to all the Greasers.
Who is Johnny? (If you miss this, you have to write an essay.)
200
"No wonder he hates your guts."
What is Two-Bit's tongue lashing to Johnny's mom?
200
This person was the first to die in Chapter 4.
Who is Bob?
200
Johnny gives Pony this advice: "Get tough and nothing can hurt you."
What is DALLY's advice to Pony?
300
This is a reference to a famous person, book, poetry or movie in the story.
What is an allusion?
300
This guy dropped out of school to take care of his family, he works hard as a roofer during the day and tries to parent his younger brothers. He made good grades and played football when he attended high school.
Who is Darry?
300
"I just can't stand to hear y'all fight."
What is Soda's comment to his brothers?
300
Put these events in the correct order. 1. Dally was shot by police. 2. Dally helped out friends in need. 3. Dally comes to the rumble with a blade.
What is 2, 3, 1?
300
Dally shows us responsibility, hard work and self discipline.
Who is DARRY?
400
This is the feeling you get as you read the story, especially at the beginning of the book. It helps you know what to expect.
What is the MOOD?
400
This guy fights because he hates the Socs. His best friend is Soda. He works at the gas station.
Who is Steve?
400
"You're a real nice boy, Ponyboy."
What is Cherry's comment to Pony?
400
Which happened first: 1.Johnny gave Pony a book. 2.Two-Bit gave Dally his knife.
What is 2, 1?
400
More than one answer. Double your points if you get more than one correct! This character showed us loyalty, honesty, compassion.
Who is Pony, Johnny or Cherry?
500
This is the author's attitude toward the story and what happens.
What is the TONE?
500
Two questions: (worth 600 Points!) The first character is rough, reckless and violent, but he is loyal to his friends, especially Johnny. The second character fights to conform with the others, he has a fun-loving nature, tells jokes, tells off Johnny's mom at the hospital.
Who is DALLAS and who is TWO-BIT?
500
"Fighting doesn't do any good. That's why."
What is Johnny's quote to Dally and Pony?
500
Put these in correct order: 1. Cherry helps Pony. 2. Pony runs away. 3. Pony returns to school. 4. Johnny decides to turn himself in and return home.
What is 2,4,1,3?
500
Some of them include friendship, loyalty, courage, and how social classes divide people unnecessarily. Another theme could be fighting for your friends, rising above your circumstances and remaining loyal to those that are closest to you.
What are some themes of this book?