Chapter One
What is a Soc?
A rich kid.
Who do Ponyboy and Johnny meet at the movies?
Cherry and Marcia
Two-Bit
Why does Ponyboy feel like Darry doesn't like him?
Because Darry always yells at him.
What kind of car do the Socs drive?
Who is the narrator of the story?
Ponyboy
What is a Greaser?
Why is Johnny so nervous all the time?
What does Ponyboy mean when he says to Cherry, "Just don't forget that some of us watch the sunset too?"
What do the Socs do to Ponyboy?
They try to drown him
Who are Ponyboy's brothers?
Sodapop and Darry
What happens when Ponyboy leaves the movies?
He gets jumped.
Why does Ponyboy feel like Greasers have it so much worse than Socs?
Because the Socs have a lot of money.
What does Cherry mean when she asks, "Did you ever hear of having more than you wanted?"
She means that having a lot of money isn't always as good as you'd think it would be.
How do Ponyboy and Johnny get away?
By train
Who walks home with Ponyboy and Johnny from the movies?
Two-bit
What happened to Ponyboy's parents?
They died in a car accident.
How are Cherry and Marcia different from the girls the greasers normally hang out with?
They are nice and they don't swear.
What personal story does Ponyboy tell Cherry?
He talks about Sodapop's horse, Mickey Mouse.
Who helps Ponyboy and Johnny escape?
Dally
Who tells Johnny she could fall in love with Dally?
Cherry
Socs are known for wearing what?
A blue madras shirt.
What does Cherry mean when she tells Ponyboy, "Things are rough all over?"
Everyone has problems.
Why does Ponyboy love the country so much?
It is peaceful and he feels safe.
Why does Ponyboy see Johnny differently after they run away?
Johnny killed one of the Socs.
Who does Johnny kill?
Bob