Life in the Church
Define "bewilderment".
confusion resulting from failure to understand
Why did Dally hit Ponyboy after he came out of the church?
He hit him because he was on fire.
Where do the police think Johnny and Ponyboy are?
The police think they are in Texas.
What is the title of the book that Johnny bought for Ponyboy?
Gone With The Wind
Define "indignant".
angered at something unjust or wrong
What does Johnny say that surprises Dally?
He says that he wants to turn himself in.
Why are the Socs and Greasers at war?
They are at war because Johnny killed Bob
How long was Ponyboy and Johnny at the church before Dally arrived?
5 days
What is the name of the "large" man who couldn't get into the church to help Ponyboy and Johnny save the children?
Jerry
Define "eluded".
avoided or escaped by cleverness or speed
Which Greaser was jumped after ponyboy and Johnny ran away?
The greaser that was jumped was Two-Bit.
What is the poem by Robert Frost called that Ponyboy recited for Johnny?
Nothing Gold Can Stay
Why were the children and the grown-ups at the church?
They were having a picnic.
Define "sullenly".
in a gloomy, silent, bad-tempered way
Why doesn't Dally want Johnny to turn himself in?
He doesn't want Johnny to change the way that he did when he went to jail.
Who is Cherry Valance spying for?
Cherry is spying for the greasers.
Define "conviction".
a firmly held belief or opinion
What is Darry's secret fear?
Darry is scared that he will lose someone else that he loves.
Who are the Greasers joining with for the big fight against the Socs?
They are teaming up with Tim Shephard's gang.