The Greasers
The Socs
Major Events
Quotes and Literary Moments
The Rumble Build-Up
Character Analysis and Theme
100

Who is the narrator of the novel?

Ponyboy Curtis

100

What does “Socs” stand for?

Socials


100

Why do Ponyboy and Johnny run away?

They killed Bob out of self defense

100

Who says: “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.”?

Johnny

100

Why is the rumble happening?

Bob's death

100

What major conflict divides the Greasers and the Socs?

Social class differences

200

Which Greaser is Ponyboy’s oldest brother and legal guardian?

Darry Curtis

200

Who is Cherry Valance’s boyfriend?

Bob Sheldon

200

Where do Ponyboy and Johnny hide after the park incident?

An abandoned church on Jay Mountain (Windrixville)

200

"You have to believe me, Ponyboy. Not all of us are like that"

Cherry Valance

200

Who challenges the Socs to the rumble?

Dally (after Johnny is injured)

200

How does Ponyboy’s view of the Socs begin to change after meeting Cherry? 

He realizes they have problems too / they are human like the Greasers

300

Which Greaser loves movies, books, and sunsets? 

Ponyboy Curtis

300

What do Ponyboy and Cherry talk about after the movies? 

differences between greasers and socs, sunsets

300

What causes the fire at the church?

A dropped cigarette

300

What book do Ponyboy and Johnny read while hiding in the church?

Gone with the Wind

300

Where is the rumble going to take place?

the vacant lot

300

What internal conflict does Ponyboy struggle with after Bob’s death?

Guilt and denial

400

Which Greaser was once jumped so badly that he is now nervous and jumpy?

Johnny Cade

400

How does Cherry show the rest of the Greasers that she's different than the other Socs?

She says the rumble is her fault and offers to be a spy

400

What happened to Ponyboy's parents?

They died in a car accident

400

"You could use a bath, greaser. And a good working over. And we've got all night to do it"

Bob

400

What did Dally do because of high tensions between the Greasers and the Socs?

buy a gun

400

How does the church fire change Johnny’s character or reputation?

He is seen as a hero instead of a delinquent

500

Which Greaser works at the gas station and is known for his good looks and happy personality?

Sodapop Curtis

500

What shocking secret does Cherry share with Ponyboy before she leaves?

She could easily fall in love with Dally

500
What major news does Dally tell Ponyboy and Johnny right before they discover the fire? What led to this event?

Cherry has been spying for them so they're prepared for the rumble; Bob's death

500

Who is being described in this quote:"He wasn't scared either. That was the only time I can think of when I saw him without that defeated, suspicious look in his eyes. He looked like he was having the time of his life."

Who says it?

Johnny; Ponyboy

500

What are the results if the Socs win the rumble? If the greasers win?

things stay the same; the socs stay out of greaser territory for good

500

Why do Ponyboy and Johnny make jokes while they're in the burning church?

It helps keep them calm and gives a bit of comedic relief