Characters
Who is the Narrator of the story?
Ponyboy Curtis
What hapens when Ponyboy walks home from the movies?
He gets attacked by Socs
"I don't care if you're a Soc or a Greaser, things are just rough all over."
Cherry Valance
What does "incredulous" mean?
Unwilling or unable to believe something; showing disbelief.
What does Ponyboy's internal conflict about Greasers in the first three chapters show?
That Ponyboy is conflicted about how people view Greasers and how he lives as one.
Where does SodaPop work?
The Gas station.
Why does Johnny carry a knife?
Because he was beaten by Socs.
"I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me."
Ponyboy Curtis
What does "nonchalantly" mean?
In a casually calm and relaxed manner.
Through Ponyboy and Cherry's discussions, we can see what about the Greasers and the Socs?
They have a lot of common ground, even if they don't see it.
Which character says "I could fall in love with Dallas Winston. I hope I never see him again, or I will."
Cherry Valance
Where do Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally go together in Chapter 2?
The Nightly Double, a drive-in theatre
"You never think or use your head!"
Darry Curtis
What does "Aloof" mean?
Distant, detached, or unengaged; not friendly.
When Cherry says "I don't care if you're a Greaser or a Soc, things are just rough all over." What does she mean?
That everyone has hardship in their lives.
Who is the leader of the Greasers?
Darry Curtis
What happened to Sodapop's horse, Mickey Mouse?
It was sold and taken away
"If you weren't Sodapop's kid brother I'd beat the tar out of you."
Two-Bit Mathews
What does "bickering" mean?
Arguing about trivial matters.
How does Ponyboy's description of the Greaser's loyalty vs. the Socs loyalty differ?
He describes the Greasers as family, always looking out for each other, while the Socs are cold and distant, even in their fights.
Which character is known for being more "hood" than "Greaser"?
Dally Winston
What event causes Johnny and Ponyboy to run away?
Darry slaps Ponyboy
"Good behavior. Got off early."
Dally Winston
What does "infer" mean?
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
How does the theme of "Herd Mentality" affect the conflict between Greasers and Socs?
It leads them to commit violence against each other and hate each other.