Characters
Who is telling the story?
Ponyboy
What was Steve Randle's prized possession?
What does Reckon mean?
To think or suppose.
What happened to Ponyboy's parents?
They died in a car crash.
Who said "I lie to myself all the time, but I never believe me."
Ponyboy
What significance does the "gang" have for Johnny?
The short answer to your question is that the gang is important to Johnny because his fellow gang members are essentially the only real family he has.
What is Ponyboy's prized possession?
Gone With the Wind Book
What does Madras mean?
A light cotton fabric of various weaves, especially one in multi-colored plaid or stripes, used for shirts, dresses, jackets, etc.
While after the church Johnny compares Dally to this?
In the comparison, Johnny admires Dally because Dally is never scared to go his own way in life.
Who said "You get tough like me and you don't get hurt. You look out for yourself and nothin' can touch you'."
Dallas Winston
Does Darry dislike Ponyboy?
Ponyboy has a love/hate relationship with his oldest brother, Darry
What was Sodapop's prized possession?
His switchblade
What does Cowlick mean?
A tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from that of the rest of the hair.
What did Johnny's parents fail to do?
Johnny just wanted for his guardians to adore and appreciate him as a family member.
Who said "I used to think about killin' myself all the time...But I don't wanna die now."
Johnny Cade
How is Johnny different from a stereotypical Greaser?
Johnny is a soft character who is regarded as the stereotypical Greaser.
What was Johnny's prized possession?
His jean Jacket
What does Acquired mean?
To come into possession or ownership of.
Who is the peace keeper?
Sodapop Curtis
Who said "Sometimes a break from your routine is the very thing you need."
Darry
What kind of troubles might the Socs have?
The Socs crave limits and boundaries which are completely missing from their lives.
What was Darry's prized possession?
A football
What does Unfathomable mean?
Not able to be completely understood.
How old is Sherri "Cherry" Valance?
16
Who said "We're all We've got left"?
Sodapop