characters
What are some characteristics of Sodapop?
Handsome, 17 in love with Sandy, tough, rough, dropped out of school
"stay gold"
Johnny
Why were Cherry and Marcia alone at the drive-in?
They had a fight with their boyfriends
Why was Pony upset about getting a haircut?
it was his PRIDE
How did Pony react to the three Socs who bullied him about killing Bob?
He busted a bottle and said, '' you get back in your car or you'll get split''
What are some characteristics of Steve Randall?
17, cocky and smart, tall and lean, Soda's bestfriend, thick greasy hair, specials in cars
"I had two thing on my mind:Paul Newman and a ride home."
PonyBoy
What had happened to Johnny prior to the time of this story?
He had been jumped and beaten by a group of socs in a blue mustang
What did Johnny's parents do to him to make him feel the way he feels?
They ignored him and beat him up
Johnny's note made several points. What were they?
He didn't mind dying for those kids
What are some characteristics of Dallas Winston?
toughest, always in trouble, coolest, wild
"Bob was a good guy...if his old man had just belted him-just once,he might still be alive."
Randy
Who did Johnny and Pony turn to after Johnny killed Bob?
Darry
What happened when Johnny,Pony, and Darry returned to the church?
the church was on fire
What was the result of the court hearing?
Pony was acquinted and the case was closed
What are some characteristics of Two-Bit Matthews?
oldest, stocky in build, funny, rusty colored side-burns,about 6ft tall, gray eyes, wide grin
"Shut up! We're goin' to get you out!"
Johnny
Who were Cherry and Marcia boyfriends?
Bob and Randy
Why didn't Cherry want to visit Johnny in the hospital?
he killed Bob
What was Pony's reaction when Randy talked about Johnny?
He said, '' I had the knife. I killed Bob...Johnny's not dead.''
What are some characteristics of Ponyboy?
14, long light brown almost red hair, greenish gray eyes, average build, happy go lucky, loner shy, dreamy
"Greaser...greaser...greaser..."
Steve
Why was Pony late coming home from the Nightly Double?
He fell asleep in the parking lot
What was Darry's reason for fighting?
pride
What did Pony decide was the reason Dally couldn't take Johnny's death?
Johnny was the only one he really loved