1960's Slang
Characters
Characters (Continued)
Literary Elements
Characterization
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a drive-in?

What is an Outdoor movie theatre

100

the narrator and main character of the book

Who is Ponyboy

100

The Soc that Johnny stabbed

Who is Bob?

100

When Ponyboy tells Cherry about Johnny's first beating by Bob, this is an example of what literary device

What is a Flashback?

100

Sodapop was explained as getting "drunk on just plain living." What does this mean?

What is He does not need alcohol to have a good time because he enjoys life as is.

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meaning of tuff 

Cool

200

He is 16; handsome; dropped out of school

Who is Sodapop?

200

The 20 year old brother and legal guardian of the narrator

Who is Darrel/Darry?

200

In chapter 4, Johnny and Ponyboy run away; Which theme is represented best in this chapter: A.Boys will be boys B.Money can't buy you love C.Running away doesn't always solve your problems D.True friends are loyal to one another

What is C. Running away doesn't always solve your problems

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Name three characteristics of Ponyboy:

What are:14 years old, Light brown, almost red hair Greenish gray eyes, book-smart, No common sense, Insecure, High IQ

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you ask a person if "You dig?"

What is "Get it or understand"

300

The gangs "pet"; Comes from a physically abusive home

Who is Johnny?

300

A cheerleading Soc who meets the narrator at the drive-in

Who is Cherry Valance?

300

What is the following literary element . . . "And Johnny, the most law-abiding of us, now carried in his back pocket a six-inch switchblade. He'd use it, too, if he ever got jumped again. . .He would kill the next person who jumped him. . ."

What is Foreshadowing?

300

Name two ways Johnny is different from the rest of the Greasers:

What is Gang's pet, Neglected, Smallest, Doesn't speak up, Scatterbrained, Not good in school

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madras

What is a Plaid patterned shirt?

400

Soda's best friend; works at the gas station part time

Who is Steve?

400

She gave her phone number to Two-Bit

Who is Marcia?

400

Which of the following situations can be seen as ironic? A.The boys are perceived as hoods, yet save children in a fire, B.Two-Bit's switchblade won't open when he takes it out to fight, C.Ponyboy almost drowns in the fountain, D.Johnny's parents don't ask the gang about Johnny's whereabouts

What is A.The boys are perceived as hoods, yet save children in a fire

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3 character traits of Dally Winston

What is Wild, Tough, Mean, "Hood," Enjoys fighting, crime, and is smart

500

a heater

What is a gun?

500

The oldest of the gang; he is a wise-cracking comedian and shoplifter

Who is Two-Bit/Steve?

500

Arrested at the age of 10; part of a NY gang

Who is Dally Winston?

500

Cherry throws a Coke in Dally's face. Dally is about to put his arm around her when Johnny stops him and says, "leave her alone, Dally!" This is best characterized as. . . A.Internal conflict(Character Vs. self) B.Internal conflict(Character Vs. character) C.External conflict(Character Vs. character) D.External conflict(Character Vs. nature)

What is C.External conflict(Character Vs. character)

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Explain two ways Darry is responsible:

What is: Works two jobs, roofer, Like a father figure to Ponyboy and Sodapop, Caregiver