Characters
Name the character that did NOT like Ponyboy tagging along with them.
Steve Randall
What prompted the police to shoot Dally?
He pointed a gun at them (they didn't know it wasn't loaded).
If Ponyboy is the protagonist, who or what is the antagonist?
Society
Bridging the gap between the rich and the poor is a theme from this novel. What does this mean? Provide an example.
This means finding a way to get these two groups to get along. An example would be Randy realizing that the rumble is wrong.
Johnny said that Dally is gallant. What does "gallant" mean?
angry, brave, frustrated, or determined?
brave
Name Soda’s girlfriend.
Sandy
What caused the scar on Johnny's face?
Bob’s rings
What type of narration is used in this novel?
1st person, 3rd person limited, or 3rd person omniscient?
1st Person
Honor among the lawless is a theme from this novel. What does this mean? Provide an example.
It means that although the Greasers break the law, they act honorably under certain circumstances. For example, although Johnny killed Bob, he also saved the children.
Ponyboy felt apprehensive when he entered the church on Jay Mountain. What does "apprehensive" mean?
A) a feeling of relief
B) a feeling of anxiety
C) a feeling of confusion
D) a feeling of excitement
B) A feeling of anxiety.
Name Dally's girlfriend that he had while in jail.
Sylvia
How did Ponyboy plan to improve his English grade?
Write the story of the Greasers and the Socs.
What does the Greasers' hair symbolize?
Freedom of expression.
What did Ponyboy and Randy realize that ties in with the main theme of this novel?
The inside of a person matters more than outward appearance and social status.
The greasers have often been called "defiant". What does "defiant" mean?
A) Resistant to authority
B) Upfront with emotions
C) Argumentative to peers
D) Excitable when questioned
A) Resistant to authority
Name the character that is quick with jokes and always has to have his “say”.
Two-Bit
Ponyboy was very messed up near the end of the novel. He was lost in his day dreams. What cured him?
He found and read a letter from Johnny reminding him to "stay gold".
Considering the plight of the Greasers and their desire for acceptance, what is the main conflict of the novel?
Person vs. ...
Society
Give an example from the novel that proves the theme, "Be careful what you wish for."
Ponyboy thought Bob and Randy had it made, but realized their lives were not perfect.
After the fire, Johnny's future looks "bleak". What does "bleak" mean?
successful, strange, assured, or hopeless?
Hopeless
Who used to have a horse named Mickey Mouse?
Sodapop
Why didn't Johnny dye his hair blonde like Ponyboy?
He said blonde hair would look funny with his complexion
What is the climax of the novel?
When Ponyboy read Johnny's letter and stopped being delusional. He realized the true meaning of life.
What theme did Dally help reinforce?
Always be there for your friends.
Near the end of the novel, Ponyboy appears to be "dumbfounded". What does "dumbfounded" mean?
bewildered, concerned, unintelligent, or angry?
Bewildered