Characters
Who is Ponyboy's oldest brother? What are his character traits?
Darry.
Strict, responsible, protective.
The church burns and Pony goes to save the kids. Johnny goes in to help as well. Dally tries to save Johnny but the roof caves in.
Where do Pony and Johnny hide after Johnny kills the Soc?
What is the name of the Soc that Johnny killed?
Bob
How many barbeque sandwiches did Johnny eat at Dairy Queen?
5
Who is Johnny? What are his character traits?
Ponyboy's best friend, second youngest of the gang, abused at home, deeply loyal, undergoes deepest transformation.
What is the purpose of the rumble between socs and greasers?
The socs want revenge for Bob, the greasers want to do it for Johnny.
Where do Pony and Johnny meet Cherry and Marcia?
A drive in movie theater.
Who is Two-Bit Mathews? What are his character traits?
Oldest greaser; jokester, carries a switchblade.
What book did Johnny and Pony read during their time at the church?
Gone With The Wind
Who is Dallas (Dally)? What are his character traits?
Hardened greaser with a soft spot for Johnny.
How does Dally die?
He robs a store but purposefully gets caught. He asks gang to meet him at the vacant lot. They get there before him, so when Dally gets there with the cops chasing him, he pulls out his unloaded (But real) gun. The cops think he's gonna shoot, so they shoot him first. Dally wanted them to do this, but he wanted his friends to know he died. Shortened: suicide by cops.
Where in the park do the socs jump Pony and Johnny, and where Johnny kills Bob?
By the fountain.
Which greaser is Soda's best friend who works at a gas station?
Steve Randle
Why is Dally unable to live with Johnny's death?
Dally was one of the toughest and hardened greasers, with only a soft spot for Johnny. With the one thing he loved gone, Dally had no reason to live.
Which greaser is Ponyboy's fun loving middle brother? Hint: He works at a gas station.
Sodapop or Soda
What does Pony learn after his talk with Cherry?
Pony learns "things are rough all over"
Why is the vacant lot so significant?
Pony and Johnny hide there after Darry hits Pony, this is where the rumble takes place, and this is where Dally commits suicide by cops.
Who is Ponyboy(Pony)? What are his character traits?
Narrator of the Outsiders; thoughtful, sensitive, intelligent.
What is the deeper meaning behind "Stay Gold"?
Hold onto goodness, beauty fades unless protected.
What is the name of the Soc who connects with Pony and becomes like a spy for the greasers?
Sherry (Cherry) Valance
What are Johnny's dying words to Pony?
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."
Where do Johnny and Pony find Dally after the fountain fight and Bob's death?
A party.
Who is(was) Bob Sheldon?
Cherry's boyfriend; wears rings, bullies Johnny, is killed.
What is the verdict of Ponyboy's court hearing?
He is charged with manslaughter, is acquitted, and gets to stay and live with Darry and Pony.