Chapter 7
According to Randy, what was Bob's problem?
No one ever told him "no".
Who does Dally want to win the rumble for?
For Johnny.
Why do the Greasers get dressed up right before the rumble?
They want to show that they're proud of being Greasers.
What does Johnny leave for Ponyboy?
The copy of Gone with the Wind.
Why did Randy go to see Ponyboy at his house?
To remind Ponyboy of the court date tomorrow and that he would tell the truth about what happened.
How did Two Bit get his switchblade?
He stole it.
When the doctor tells Johnny and Ponyboy that they can see Johnny because "it can't hurt now." What does he mean?
Johnny is already dying so going in to see him won't make him any worse.
What is Johnny's reaction when Dally told him they beat the Socs in the rumble?
He said that fighting was a waste of time. He felt the same way as Randy about the rumble.
According to Ponyboy, why did Dally die?
Dally wanted to die and he always gets what he wants.
What did Ponyboy finally decide to write his theme about?
The Greasers and their experiences.
Why isn't Randy going to fight in the rumble?
He is sick of fighting and it doesn't change anything.
Why doesn't Cherry visit Johnny at the hospital?
Johnny killed him. Bob was her boyfriend and she loved him.
What does Johnny mean when he tells Pony to "stay gold"?
He wants Pony to keep the good part of himself and to not let life turn him hard and mean.
What happened to Ponyboy right after Dally died?
He collapsed because he was kicked in the head during the rumble.
What did the court decide about Ponyboy?
He was found innocent of Bob's death and could go back to live with his brothers.
What major concern does Ponyboy have when he gets home from the hospital?
He has to go to court and may be separated from his brothers.
How does Johnny react when his mother tries to visit him at the hospital?
He gets mad and says he doesn't want to see her.
What does Ponyboy realize about the Soc that Darry starts fighting at the rumble?
Paul and Darry were both on the same high school football team and were good friends.
Why does Two Bit think that it was his fault when Ponyboy collapsed?
He knew Ponyboy was sick with a fever and was in no condition to fight.
After Ponyboy's interaction with the Socs at the grocery store, why didn't Two Bit worry about Ponyboy getting touch like the rest of the Greasers?
After the Socs left, Ponyboy picked up the broken glass so no one would get hurt.
When Two Bit says, "You know, the only thing that keeps Darry from bein' a Soc is us." What does he mean?
Darry is smart, athletic, good-looking and could have gone to college. He gave it all up to take care of his brothers.
What is important about Pony asking Cherry, "Can you see the sunset real good from the west side?"
Even though he is angry with her, he understands that things are the same open both sides of town.
What are the reasons why the Greasers fight?
Pride, conformity, fun, hatred and self-defense.
When Ponyboy says, "Why can I take it when Dally can't?, what does he mean?
Johnny was the only person Dally ever loved and when he died, Dally couldn't handle it.
What message does Johnny leave for Ponyboy in the letter?
(1)He is ready to die now. (2) The world still has some good in it. (3)He tells Ponyboy to keep his inner youth and to remember the things that make him who he is.