Vocabulary
something rare; unusual; uncommon
What is rarities?
He is the main character. The story is told from his prospective. He is a greaser. He is very smart and sweet.
Who is Ponyboy?
This person got jumped by Socs in chapter one.
Who is Ponyboy?
What girl did Ponyboy and Johnny talk to at the Drive-In.
Who is Cherry Valance?
He likes to go here to be alone and experience other characters.
What is Ponyboy going to the movies?
Having a confident and easy manner
What is nonchalantly?
Ponyboy's older brother. He had a pony named Mickey Mouse. Ponyboy thinks he is Darry's favorite.
Who is Soda or Sodapop?
Most Greasers are not a rich as the Socs. Sometimes Greasers do this for fun and don't care about it or the fuzz.
What is break the law?
One of the types of cars driven by The Socs.
What is a Corvair (or Mustang)?
The narrator's parents died - how?
What is killed in a car crash?
a strong, fine-textured cotton fabric, typically patterned with colorful stripes or checks
What is madras?
This is Ponyboy's oldest brother. He has had to take care of his younger brothers since their parents died.
Who is Darry?
This character dropped out of school
Who is Sodapop?
Socs must do this to "fit in"
Why must they be smart, good looking, and act like they like the same things?
Cherry and Ponyboy share this, no matter where they live or how much money they have
What is the sunset?
Utter sound in trembling, unsteady tones
What is quavering?
He is a guy who can always crack a joke at any time. Even when he was in trouble with the police. His real name is Keith.
Who is Two- Bit?
Leather Jackets, greased back hair, tuff hair.
What do Greasers wear and look like?
Madras shirts, nice cars, nice hair, nice clothes - this describes...
What do Socs wear and look like?
Ponyboy and Johnny run away after this happens
What is Darry hitting Ponyboy?
To confuse, especially with a lot to worry about
What is bewilderment?
Ponyboy says he is the real character of the game. He dangerous and tough. He is wild.
Who is Dally?
Referred to as weed, this is something Greasers have a lot.
What are cigarettes.
Cherry's boyfriend. He is the dark-haired Soc that beat up Johnny before the book begins.
Who is Bob Sheldon?
After Ponyboy and Johnny "run away", Pony decides to go home after a visit to the park. This happens in the park.
What is Bob and Randy jump them near the fountain and Johnny kills Bob?