Names, Names, Names
This is the book the boys read in the church.
What is Gone With the Wind?
This is how Johnny killed Bob.
What is with a switchblade?
This character said...
"I love Soda more than I've ever loved anyone, even Mom and Dad."
Who is Ponyboy?
This is the order (and names) of the Curtis boys, from youngest to oldest.
Who are Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darry.
This character writes a letter to Ponyboy.
Who is Sodapop?
This was how Ponyboy scared his classmates one day in school.
What is pulling out a switchblade in science class?
To make legal or official
What is enact?
Done with power, force, or energy
What is vigorous?
Cherry's full legal name? (First and Last)
Who is Sherri Valance?
This is where the Socs face off with Johnny and Ponyboy.
Where is the fountain at the park?
This character said...
"Ponyboy, what on earth is the matter with you? Can't you use your head?"
Who is Darry?
This could be one word (or a few words) to describe Johnny's home life.
Answers will vary. Mr. Leach will be the ultimate arbiter of what is or is not truth. If any of you dare to doubt his authority, he will reserve the right to remove one half of a point from your total score.
This is the town in which Jay Mountain sits.
Where is Windrixville?
Dally, Johnny, Ponyboy, and Two-Bit.
They are alphabetized here. Put them in order from oldest to youngest.
Since I couldn't figure out how to ask this in the form of an answer, you don't have to say the answer in the form of a question. Hooray for you.
Two-Bit, Dally, Johnny, Ponyboy.
18.5, 17, 16, 14
Strongly opposed to change; conservative
What is reactionary?
To fill with strength and energy
What is invigorate?
This is Two-Bit's legal first name
Who is Keith Mathews
These are the two types of cars mentioned in the book that are popular with the Socs. What are they?
What are Corvairs and Mustangs?
This character said...
"Marcia's number. Probably a phony one, too. I must have been outa my mind to ask for it."
Who is Two-Bit?
This was why Darry was unable to go to college.
What is because his parents died and he had to take care of his brothers.
What is bologna (or baloney as S.E. Hinton seems to think it is spelled)
This is how the greasers know Buck Merrill.
Very precise; clear and accurate
What is surgical?
Wasteful of money or resources
What is prodigal?
This is the name of the movie theater.
What is the The Nightly Double?
This is why the Socs like to drink before fighting.
What is to get amped up because they are dead inside (emotionally)?
This character said...
"The fuzz won't be looking for you around here. They think you've lit out for Texas."
Who is Dally?
This is why Darry slaps Ponyboy.
This is why the boys have to cut their hair.
What is to change their appearance because they are on the run?
This is the name of the place where Soda and Steve work.
What is the DX?
Active and lively
What is energetic?
To publically demand; to petition for
What is agitate?
This is Tim Shepherd's little brother.
Who is Curly Shepherd?
This is how we know Bob was the one who beat up Johnny in the vacant lot.
What are Bob's rings?
This character said...
"Not all Socs are like that. You have to believe me Ponyboy. Not all of us are like that."
Who is Cherry?
This word could describe the relationship between Soda and Ponyboy.
What is excellent OR motherly.
(answers will vary. Mr. Leach will decide in the end)
This is where the police think Johnny and Pony ran off to.
Where is Texas?
This is Soda's girlfriend
Who is Sandy?
Intended to decrease discomfort and maximize work
To move vigorously or violently; to upset
What is agitate?