S.E Hinton
The author's real first name
Who is Susan?
This is the name of a popular singer or band during the 1960s
Who are The Beatles? Elvis? Hank Williams Sr?
This is the narrator of the book
Who is Ponyboy?
This is the name of the leader of the Socs, known for hating the Greasers and being impulsive
Who is Bob?
This is the name of the impulsive, dangerous character who was arrested at age 10. He is known for wanting to protect Johnny
Who is Dally?
This was the age she was when she wrote the book
What is Fifteen?
Who is JFK? LBJ? Nixon?
This is the number of older brothers Ponyboy has
What is 2?
This is Bob's girlfriend, known for being stubborn, caring, and understanding.
Who is Cherry Valance?
This is where Sodapop and Steve work
Where is the the garage?
This is the state from which S.E Hinton is from
What is Oklahoma?
There was a lot of protesting in the 1960s. This is one thing people were protesting.
What is segregation? Vietnam war? Women's rights?
This is the name of Ponyboy's older brother, described as being serious, hardworking, and protective.
Who is Darry?
This is Bob's best friend, known for being empathetic and well-dressed.
Who is Randy?
This is the name of the middle Curtis brother, known for being handsome, kind, and thoughtful
Who is Sodapop?
She is credited with creating this genre of fiction
What is Young Adult?
This is the reason LBJ became president
What is JFK got assasinated?
This is the name of Ponyboy's best friend, described as being jumpy and nervous, with a tough home-life.
Who is Johnny Cade?
This is Cherry's best friend and Randy's girlfriend
Who is Marcia?
This is the reason the Curtis brothers live by themselves
What is their parents died in a car crash?
This is where her friend got jumped, inspiring her to write this story
What is the Drive-In?
What is the drive-in? A rodeo?
This is the name of the "talker" of the group, known for being a wise-cracker, impulsive, and sarcastic
Who is Two-Bit?
What are 'Socials'?
This is the famous quote from the book, showing the Ponyboy is a good kid
"Stay Gold, Ponyboy, Stay Gold"