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Ponyboy describes Dally as _______ because Dally is grouchy and bad-tempered.
ORNERY
PSYCH! Define ABRUPTLY.
in a sudden or unexpected way
How might being ornery help a greaser?
Being ornery would help a greaser intimidate his enemies.
Two-Bit denies that “something’s gonna happen” at the rumble . (Explain your answer.)
FALSE. He does not deny this. He says that something is going to happen—the greasers are going to stomp the Socs.
Ponyboy says Johnny's mother __________ to be sworn at.
DESERVES
What is Johnny’s resemblance to his mother?
His straight black hair and big black eyes give him a resemblance to his mother.
When Two-Bit turns around abruptly, how does he turn around?
He turns in a sudden or unexpected way.
Ponyboy is surprised that Two-Bit hands Dally the blade without a moment’s hesitation. Explain your answer.
TRUE. Ponyboy is surprised that Two-Bit hands over the blade without hesitation because he values it so much; it is his “pride and joy.”
Johnny ______ over his words when he talks about his injuries because he is scared.
FALTERS
Why does the nurse ABRUPTLY shoo the boys from Johnny’s room?
She abruptly shoos them from his room because he has just passed out.
What does Two-Bit mean when he says Darry is stricter with Ponyboy than their parents were?
Two-Bit means that Darry has many rules and expects to be obeyed.
PSYCH! Define ORNERY.
grouchy and bad-tempered
Dally asks Ponyboy and Two-Bit about Johnny in a _______ voice possibly to mask his fear and concern, to be seen as “cool.”
CASUAL
Why is the switchblade actually not Two-Bit's possession?
He stole it from a hardware store, so he doesn’t legally own it.
Would Ponyboy say that Johnny deserves his mother?
No, Ponyboy would say Johnny deserves, or has earned, a better mother.
When Two-Bit explains what bad shape Johnny is in, Dally continues to act CASUAL. (Explain your answer.)
FALSE. His attitude does not stay casual. He gets wound up. He clenches his teeth and swears.
Two-Bit’s prize _____________ is his jet-handled switchblade.
POSSESSION
a similarity, or likeness, between two things
PSYCH! Define FALTER.
to fade off or stumble; to lose confidence
PSYCH! Define CASUAL as it is used in The Outsiders.
relaxed; laid back