Characters
This character is abused a lot and frightened throughout the book.
Johnny.
Who is the narrator in the story? Describe him
Ponyboy, Nice, quiet, sensitive, not your typical greaser, smart loyal etc..
Greasers vs. Socs symbolism the fight between WHAT?
Social classes
"Shut up about last night! I killed a kid last night. He couldn't have been over seventeen or eighteen, and I killed him. How'd you like to live like that?"
Johnny Cade
What is the slang for "a good looking guy"
doll
Who are Ponyboy's older brothers?
Sodapop and Darry
What do Cherry and Ponyboy both like to watch?
Sunsets
What does "nothing gold can stay" mean?
Nothing precious/perfect lasts forever.
"You're an okay kid, Pony"
Sodapop
What is the slang for "police"
fuzz
What happened to Ponyboy's parents?
They died in a car crash.
What do Cherry and Ponyboy say is the real difference between the Socs and Greasers?
Feelings
The Socs don't feel anything and Greasers feel too violently
Who is the "spy" that the Greasers set up?
Cherry Vallence
"Things are rough all over"
Cherry
What is the difference between "tough" and "tuff"?
tough = strong; able to endure
tuff = cool; awesome
What is Cherry's last name?
What does Cherry do with the Coke that Dally bought her?
Cherry throws the Coke in Dally's face.
What was the name of Sodapop's horse? What did he symbolize?
Mickey Mouse, lost dreams, innocence, a peaceful time, wealth/poverty...
"Man I thought New York was the only place I could get mixed up in a murder rap"
Dally
What is a "snooker"?
A game of pool
Which characters is described using these words: "oldest of the gang" "wisecracker" "couldn't stop making funny remarks to save his life"
Two-Bit Matthews
(Keith Matthews)
Dally gives them these 3 locations to help them get away/hideout. Name one of them.
What is (1)Windrixville (2)Jay Mountain (3)Abandoned Church
Why is Ponyboy's hair so important?
His hair was like a symbol. It made Ponyboy look tough like a greaser should look; it represents his identity.
"Take your feet off my chair and shut your trap."
Cherry
Name 3 slang terms for "drunk"
boozed up; soused; reeling pickled; half crocked