Chapters 1-2
How did Ponyboy's parents die?
They died in a car accident.
Mickey Mouse.
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny go when they run away?
An abandoned church.
"I sat down again, rubbing my cheek where I'd been slugged the most."
What does "slugged" mean?
This character is the narrator of the book.
Ponyboy Curtis
How did Ponyboy and Johnny become friends with Cherry and Marcia initially?
Dally was making rude remarks to the girls, and Johnny told him to stop. The girls then invited the two boys to sit with them at the drive-in.
What are the names of Cherry and Marcia's boyfriends?
Bob and Randy.
Why did Johnny and Ponyboy change their hair?
To disguise themselves from the cops.
"He could lift a hubcap quicker and more quietly than anyone in the neighborhood."
What does "lift" mean in this sentence?
It means to steal.
Give the names of each of the Curtis brothers.
Darry, Sodapop, and Ponyboy.
Why does Ponyboy say he is "different" from the other Greasers?
A. He hates the Socs the most.
B. He enjoys movies and books.
C. He is in love.
D. He is the bravest one.
B. He enjoys movies and books.
What did Two-Bit say to Bob when he said "We got four more of us in the back seat..."?
A. "Then pity the back seat."
B. "You looking for a fight?"
C. "We ain't scared of four more Socs."
D. "Bring it on."
A. "Then pity the back seat."
What book does Johnny buy Ponyboy to read aloud in the church?
Gone With the Wind.
What is a "heater"?
A gun.
This Greaser is known for being especially vulnerable and timid.
Johnny Cade.
What part of town do the Greasers live in? What part of town do the Socs live in?
Greasers: East Side
Socs: West Side
Whose "territory" was the park that Johnny killed Bob in?
It was the Greaser's territory.
What is the name of the man who rode with Ponyboy in the ambulance?
Jerry.
"Five Socs were coming straight at us, and from the way they were staggering I figured they were reeling pickled."
What does "reeling pickled" mean?
"Drunk"
Which of the Curtis brothers is known for trying to "keep the peace"?
Sodapop.
What did Cherry say to Ponyboy that gave him a new perspective on the Socs?
She said "We have troubles you've never even heard of......things are rough all over."
What singer is Buck Merril fond of (the singer the Greasers continuously make fun of)?
Hank Williams.
What does Ponyboy realize when he sees Darry crying in the hopsital?
Ponyboy realizes that Darry really does care about him. Darry is tough on Ponyboy because he cares so much about him.
"We think the towheaded kid is going to be all right."
What does "towheaded" mean?
Referring to someone who has extremely light blonde hair.
Besides Ponyboy, which character enjoys watching the sunset?
Cherry Valance.