Chapter 8
In the beginning, Ponyboy and Two-Bit go and see who in the hospital? Why is this character in the hospital?
Johnny due to the fire
Why does Ponyboy fight in the rumble?
He does not want to fight but he will fight for his family, the Greasers.
After Johnny's death, what does Dallas do at the hospital
He freaks out and runs out of the hospital
Ponyboy is recovering from all of the events that happened, what was more difficult than the physical recovery?
the reality of everything that has happened.
What happened during the court hearing?
Ponyboy is acquitted of any involvement in the killing and is allowed to remain at home with Darry and Sodapop
Johnny asked Ponyboy to bring him a copy of what?
The Greasers
How do the Greasers know Dallas is in trouble?
Due to the frantic phone call
How does Ponyboy cope with Johnny's death?
He is in denial that he died and believes he is the one that killed Bob Sheldon.
Did the outcome of the court hearing help Ponyboy?
No, it still not erases the memory of what he witnessed
What happened when Johnny's mother arrives at the hospital?
He becomes so upset and he passes out; he did not want to see her due the years of neglect and abuse
What happened right after the Rumble?
Ponyboy and Dally rush to the hospital to see Johnny
What does Dallas end up doing?
Robs a grocery store and flees from the police.
Eventually, Ponyboy looks at is yearbook and sees the picture of Bob Sheldon and he realizes what?
He looks like someone who could have been a friend under different circumstances 
As time goes on, what happens to Ponyboy and Darry relationship?
fall back into their old pattern of arguing, with Sodapop caught in the middle.
Dally is also in the hospital, he wants to fight in the rumble so he does what?
He hides Two-Bit's switchblade under his pillow to get out of the hospital
He says fighting is useless
What was Dallas' true intention of robbing the grocery store?
Suicide by cop
At the end of the chapter, is Ponyboy fully recovered from all of the events that occurred?
No, he is not ready to face what happened
What happens when Ponyboy picks up the copy of Gone with the Wind?
A note from Johnny falls out and He tells Ponyboy that saving those children from the burning church was worth it, that his own life was a small price. His final words were, "Stay Gold".
Cherry tells ponyboy what about the Rumble?
What was Johnny's last words to Ponyboy?
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."
What happened to Ponyboy when he saw the Dallas situation happen?
He passes out due to exhaustion and being overwhelmed about all of the recent events
What started happening to Ponyboy's grades?
His grades started to fall
After Ponyboy reads the note from Johnny, what happens?
He finally understands what Johnny was trying to tell him, and it pulls him out of his fog of denial and grief. He realizes he can do something meaningful with his experience. He picks up a pen and begins writing his semester theme, deciding that he will tell the story of what happened, starting from the very beginning.