Comprehension
How does Dally help Johnny and Ponyboy after the murder?
He tells them where to hide out.
Who says, "Come on, Johnny, we're running away?
Ponyboy
This is the central message of a work of literature.
Theme
Wary, distrustful
Leery
Another word for police.
Fuzz
What does Ponyboy realize about Darry during the course of the story?
Darry loves Ponyboy deeply.
Who is the Curtis boy who dropped out of school?
Sodapop
This is the sequence of events in a story that are centered around a conflict.
Plot
Suffering from mental confusion
Delerious
Another word for gun.
Heater
What is Johnny Cade's most heroic act?
Rescuing children from a fire.
Who is the nervous character who was beat up by Socs?
Johnny Cade
This is describing what a character's appearance is, their personality, and actions.
Direct Characterization
disinterested
Detached
Another name for a good looking girl.
Broad
What threatens the Curtis brothers' relationship?
Possibility of legal separation.
Who is the jokester whose real name is Keith?
Two-Bit
When a character struggles with outside sources.
External Conflict
dashing and courageous
Gallant
The Cooler
Jail
What two words describe Dallas Winston the best?
Tough and Gallant.
Which character does NOT regret the warfare between the greasers and the Socs?
Dallas
What appears to be true to a character is not what is revealed to the reader.
Dramatic Irony
feeling dismay or horror
Aghast
Really mad at someone.
Hacked Off