The Setting
This is where the novel takes place.
What is Tulsa, Oklahoma?
This character is the narrator of the novel
Who is Ponyboy?
This is where the novel begins
What is a street outside of the movie theatre?
"If you can picture a little dark puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lost in a crowd of strangers, ...
What is Ponyboy describing Johhny?
"I remembered Johnny - his face all cut up and bruised, and I remember how he had cried when we found him, half-conscious in the corner lot."
What is flashback?
This is the time period when the novel takes place
What is the 1960s?
This character is considered the gang's pet
Who is Johnny?
This is what happened to the Curtis brothers' parents
What is died in a car accident?
"He's got eyes that are like two pieces of pale blue-green ice"
What is Ponyboy describing Darry?
"His eyes are dark brown - lively, dancing, recklessly laughing..."
What is personification?
This part of town is home to the Socs
What is West side?
This character is the oldest of the gang. He is known for shoplifting, his switchblade, and always making funny comments
Who is Two-Bits?
This is what happens to Ponyboy on the way home from the movies
What is get jumped/attacked by the Socs?
"I wouldn't drink it if I was starving in the desert. Get lost, hood!"
What is Cherry refusing a Coke from Dally?
"I was shaking like a leaf."
What is simile?
Dally spent 3 years in this city and got into a lot of trouble there
What is New York City?
This character is Soda's best buddy
Who is Steve Randle?
This is what happens to Micky Mouse, Soda's favorite horse
What is getting sold?
"Cause I'm dumb. The only things I was passing anyway were automechanics and gym"
What is Sodapop explaining his reason fro dropping out of school?
"Soda attracted girls like honey draws flies."
What is simile?
This is where Dally, Johnny, and Ponyboy meet the Socs girls
What is the movie theatre?
This character is pretty sassy and daring when she stands up to Dally at the movies
Who is Cherry Valance?
This is what happens to Ponyboy during a fight with Darry after falling asleep in the park at night
What is getting slapped?
"An' you can shut your trap, ..., 'cause we all know you ain't wanted at home either. And you can't blame them."
What is Ponyboy snapping at Johnny?
"If you can picture a little dark puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lost in a crowd of strangers, you'll have J."
What is a metaphor?