The 60s
Major Events
Vocabulary
Greasers
Socs
100

Which president was assassinated in the 60s?

JFK - John F Kennedy

100

What happened to Bob at the fountain in the park?

He was murdered

100

What would cause someone to "wince?"

Answers may vary.

100

Who is the pet of the gang?

Johnny

100

What is Soc short for?

Socials

200

Which Civil Rights leader gave a famous speech at the March on Washington?

MLK - Martin Luther King Jr.

200

Why were Ponyboy and Johnny running away?

Darry slapped Ponyboy

200

What's the difference between "quivering" and "quavering?"

Quivering - Body is shaking

Quavering - Voice is shaking

200

What caused the death of Ponyboy's parents?

Car accident

200

What color and type of car did Bob drive?

Blue Mustang
300

What country did the US fight in a war in the 60s?

Vietnam

300

What was a possible cause of the church fire?

Kids playing with matches and/or a lit cigarette.

300

What are 2 different definitions for the word "husky?"

Husky - the dog

Husky - strong and hefty

300

What was Sodapop's horse's name?

Mickey Mouse

300

Why couldn't Cherry go see Johnny in the hospital?

She couldn't face her boyfriend's killer.

400

What famous musical festival took place in 1969?

Woodstock

400

Who does Johnny not want to visit him in the hospital?

His mother

400

What does "towheaded" mean?

Light blonde or untidy hair.

400

Who didn't cry at the funeral of Ponyboy's parents?

Darry

400

What was Cherry's friend's name?

Marcia

500

What year did Neil Armstrong walk on the moon?

1969

500

What specific drink was poured on Dally at the movie theater?

Coke

500

Correctly use the word "keeled" in a sentence.

Answers may vary.

500

What is 1 of the 2 things that Two-Bit is known for?

His humor and/or his black-handled switch blade

500

What kind of shirt were the Socs known to wear?

Madras