Chapter 1
What happens to Ponyboy when he leaves the movie house?
He gets jumped
Cherry throws this into Dally's face:
A Coke
What is the name of Soda's horse?
Mickey Mouse
What are the brother's name's in the greaser gang?
Ponyboy, Sodapop, Darry
This is Cherry's real name:
Sherri Valance
What happens to Ponyboy's parents?
They died in an auto accident
What is the name of the drive-in movie theater that the greasers go to?
The Dingo
What car does Randy and Bob drive?
A blue Mustang
Soda is described like this:
Handsome, almost like a Greek god
These are the names of the two Soc girls Ponyboy interacts with at The Dingo
Cherry and Marcia
What does Soda plan to do with Sandy?
Marry her
What does Johnny do while at the drive-in that is very unlike him?
He stands up to Dally
What does Ponyboy say is not fair?
The problems that greasers have compared to the Socs
Darry and Dally are different. Briefly describe each character
Darry - Oldest brother, athletic and muscular, responsible for the family, works a lot.
Dally - From New York, arrested at 10, criminal, dirtiest of the greasers.
Which Soc is dating Cherry, and which Soc is dating Marica?
Bob - Cherry
Randy - Marcia
What car did the Socs drive when they jumped Ponyboy?
A red Corvair
What comparison does Cherry make to Ponyboy, and why is it important?
Not all Socs are like the one that beat up Johnny, just as not all greasers are like Dally.
This shows Ponyboy that greasers and Socs aren't so different.
Where does Ponyboy dream about living, and who lives there with him?
The country, and he lives there with Soda, Darry, his mom and dad, and Johnny.
Who are the only other named greasers so far, outside of the core group?
Tim Shepard and Curly Shepard
While jumping Ponyboy in Chapter 1, a Soc pulls this out:
He also says this line of dialogue:
- A switchblade
- "How'd you like that haircut to begin just below the chin?"
What is Two-Bit's prized possession, and how did he get it?
A black handled switchblade, stolen
What does Ponyboy say to both Cherry and Two-Bit concerning the broken pop bottle, and why is this important?
To Cherry - I couldn't use it
To Two-Bit - I might've used it
Importance - It shows the split in Ponyboy's perspectives
What does Darry do to Ponyboy, and why is this important?
He slaps him, and Ponyboy was never hit by his family. It also causes him to run away
Name the entire greaser gang, from oldest to youngest
Darry, Two-Bit, Dally & Steve, Soda & Johnny, Ponyboy
What are the problems that Socs have that Cherry describes?
They are cool to the point of not feeling anything.
They have more than they could ever want, which makes them unable to find something to satisfy them.