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Comprehension A
Vocabulary 1
Comprehension B
Vocabulary 2
Vocabulary 3
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Why doesn't Darry think Pony should be in the rumble?
Pony is still weak and recovering from the fire at the old church in Windrixville.
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to draw back from
What is to flinch?
100
What does Randy want to talk about with Pony after the rumble, while Pony is in bed recovering from a serious concussion?
He wants to talk about the hearing.
100
take part in the concerns of others
What is to interfere?
100
a person who legally has the care of another person
What is a guardian?
200
What's the difference between Pony, Darry, and Soda and Greasers like Tim Shepard and the Brumly boys? They are all Greasers... but how will their futures be different?
The Curtis boys are intelligent and good-hearted - they will probably "get somewhere" in life, unlike the hoods like Tim Shepard.
200
to leave without intent to return
What is to desert?
200
Why can't Pony admit to himself that Johnny is dead?
It is too painful.
200
not clearly expressed
What is vague?
200
agreement in character or action
What is conformity?
300
How does Pony feel about fighting? Does he wish to? Why or why not?
He is not proud of being a hood. He doesn't wish to fight like the others do, though he would not want to be left out from the rumble since his brothers will be there.
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declared innocent of a crime
What is acquitted?
300
What is the result of the hearing?
Pony is treated kindly and ACQUITTED.
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image worshipped as a god; or a much loved person
What is an idol?
300
filled with uncertainty; confused
What is bewildered?
400
How does Johnny view fighting?
He thinks it is useless.
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not direct
What is roundabout?
400
What happens to Pony's performance in school after the hearing?
His grades drop dramatically.
400
surroundings; conditions which may affect development
What is environment?
400
very great in size or amount
What is vast?
500
When Dally died, how did Pony view him? How did Johnny always see Dally? (Think of Gone with the Wind).
Pony saw him as heroic. Johnny always thought Dally was gallant.
500
writing that directs the reader to other information sources
What is a reference?
500
Why does Pony agree to stop fighting all the time with Darry?
He realizes that Soda is in the middle of it and that is hurts him.
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suspicious
What is leery?
500
first in rank, importance, or quality
What is prime?