Characters 1
Who is our narrator?
Ponyboy Curtis
a tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from the rest of the hair
Cowlick
What do the Greasers carry with them to protect themselves from the Socs?
Switchblades
Loss of respect, honor, or esteem; shame
Disgrace
Who is Sodapop?
The middle Curtis brother, school dropout, and attractive gas station worker.
Who is the oldest Curtis brother?
Darrel "Darry" Curtis
drew back or tensed the body as from pain or a blow; flinched
Winced
How did Ponyboy's parents die?
They died in a car crash
disinterest; indifference; distant in feeling
Aloofness
What is the name of the rich gang from the west side?
The Socs
Who was jumped?
Johnny Cade
Incapable of serious connected thought
Scatterbrained
Explain the conflict of the novel.
The Greasers and The Socs have a rivalry due to their socioeconomic differences (the struggle between the rich and poor).
In a brave, valiant, noble-minded, or chivalrous way
Gallantly
Who is Steve Randel?
Sodapop’s best friend since grade school. He is also a seventeen-year-old greaser who works with Sodapop at the gas station.
Who is the "hardest" and cares the most for Johnny in the Greaser gang?
Dallas "Dally" Winston
Careless; without caution
Reckless
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny go with Dally and meet the Soc women?
The drive-in movies
unconcernedly; indifferently; unexcitedly; casually
Nonchalantly
What is Two-Bits real name?
Keith
Name the two lady Socs?
Sherri "Cherry" Vallance and Marcia
not inclined to believe; skeptical
Incredulous
What happens when Ponyboy comes home from the drive-in?
Darry hits him so he runs away with Johnny
Quivering
Out of the 7 greaser boys, who doesn't put grease in his hair?
Dally