Characters
Who is the main character, or protagonist? He loved books, movies, and sunsets?
Ponyboy
Brave, Heroic
Gallant
"Stay gold Ponyboy, stay gold..."
Johnny
What happened to Ponyboy's, Sodapop, and Darry's parents?
Why does Ponyboy run away?
Darry slapped him.
Who was the "pet" of the gang, who had big, black eyes and jet-black hair?
Johnny
Careless, Without caution
Reckless
"I could fall in love with Dallas Winston. I hope I never see him again, or I will."
Cherry Valance
Why did Johnny stab Bob in the park?
The Socs were drowning Ponyboy in the fountain.
Why did Cherry agree to ride home with Bob from the drive-in theater?
To keep the boys from fighting
Who was the handsome high school drop out who worked at a gas station?
Sodapop
Unwilling or unable to believe something
Incredulous
"We gotta win that fight tonight. We gotta get even with the Socs. For Johnny."
Dally
How does Ponyboy deal with the death of his two friends, Johnny and Dally?
He is in denial and lies to himself.
What is Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darry's biggest fear?
Being split up
What sport did Dally participate in?
In a mischievous, playful manner
Roguishly
"Things are rough all over, but it was better that way. That way you could tell the other guy was human too."
Ponyboy
What did the boys like eating for breakfast?
Chocolate cake
Who did Johnny refuse to see when he was in the hospital?
His mom
What does Darry call Ponyboy that makes him feel special, in Chapter 11?
Little Buddy
Having or showing skill
Cunning
"You can't win, even if you whip us. You'll still be where you were before--at the bottom. And we'll still be the ones with all the breaks...Greasers will be Greasers and Socs will be Socs."
Randy
What 3 things does Dally give Ponyboy and Johnny after Bob is killed?
$50, a gun, and a plan
Why does Dally pull an unloaded gun as the police are chasing him?
He was being reckless, but he wanted to die anyway.