Vocab
Cause to become separated
Detach
Manslaughter
Homicide without malice aforethought
What two major gangs occupy the streets?
Greasers and the Socs.
Who is Ponyboy?
The youngest of his siblings and the one who sees the Socs aren't different. He's also the main character.
How did Bob die?
He was stabbed by Johnny.
Like a dishonest outlaw
Roguishly
Racket
A loud and disturbing noise
What did Darry do when Ponyboy came home late?
He slapped him.
Who is Johnny?
A timid, easily scared, kid who is beaten by his parents. He is revealed to be quite brave by the end of the book.
How did Dallas die?
He robbed a store and then pointed an unloaded gun at officers who ended up shooting him.
Move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
Jolt
Exploit
Use or manipulate to one’s advantage
Why were Ponyboy and Johnny viewed as heroes?
They saved children from a fire.
Who is Dallas?
He has experience with several gangs in New York and is feared by other Greasers.
How does Johnny die?
He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The act of selling illegally or without permission
Bootlegging
Aghast
Struck with fear, dread, or consternation
Why did Cherry and Marcia go home with their drunk boyfriends?
They didn't want to start a fight.
Who is Two-Bit?
A wisecracking guy who always has something to say.
How did Ponyboys parents die?
They died in a car crash.
In a composed and unconcerned manner
Nonchalantly
Bleak
Unpleasantly cold and damp
Where did Ponyboy and Dally go after the big rumble?
The hospital to see Johnny.
Who is Sodapop?
The middle child of his siblings. He gets drunk on life!
How did Ponyboy nearly die?
He was being drowned in the fountain by Bob the Soc.