Vocabulary
What does slouched mean?
sitting, standing, or walking with bent posture
What happened to the Curtis boys' parents?
Which greaser "... had spent three years on the wild side of New York and had been arrested at the age of ten?"
Dallas "Dally"
Where do the Socs hangout?
The Way Out and Rusty's
What does unfathomable mean?
difficult or impossible to understand
Name the two different teenager groups in the novel.
Socs
Greasers
Which greaser looks like "a little dark puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lost in a crowd of strangers...?"
Johnny Cade
Where do the greasers hangout?
The Dingo and Jay's
What does winced mean?
o draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow; start; flinch.
Why does Ponyboy describe himself as being "different" from the rest of the greasers?
He likes to read and watch movies; he likes to be alone.
What is Johnny's home life like?
Johnny has a rough home life.
His parents are abusive.
Why did Cherry and Marcia leave their dates?
Their dates brought booze (alcohol) and they did not like that.
What does nonchalantly mean?
in an unconcerned manner
What kind of girls do greasers usually date?
Tough, loud girls that wear too much eye makeup, giggle, and swear too much.
What does Ponyboy learn about the Socs while he's talking to Cherry?
Everyone has it rough, even if you have money like the Socs.
What does roguishly mean?
in a mischievous way
Who is the narrator of the novel? How old is he?
Ponyboy
14