Characters
60s Slang
Core Events
Quotes
Miscellaneous
100

The protagonist of the novel. A young greaser with a love of movies, art, and his family.

Who is Ponyboy Curtis?

100

This was a commonly used term for a firearm, and is even used today somewhat.

What is a heater?

100

This event in the story is the main driving force for the rumble happening later on.

What is the death of Bob Sheldon?

100

“I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me.”

Who is Ponyboy?

100

This book was the only book Johnny has ever truly cared about.

What is Gone with the Wind?

200

A convicted criminal, this young man has a long list of crimes already at only seventeen years old

Who is Dallas Winston?

200

This is another word for jail, or something you put drinks in when going out on the lake.

What is cooler?

200

The mighty acts of heroism shown by Johnny, Ponyboy and Dallas happen during this event.

What is the burning of the church?

200

“Things are rough all over.”

Who is Cherry Valance?

200

Ponyboy's favorite poem is this one.

What is Stay Gold by Robert Frost?

300
This Soc is considering moving away from Tulsa after the altercation between his best friend and his killer

Who is Randy Adderson?

300

This term means that you like or understand something pretty well. 

What is dig?

300
After Bob's death, Ponyboy and Johnny visit this person's house to look for Dallas.

Who is Buck Merrill?

300

"You guys know what Greasers are? White trash with long, greasy hair."

Who is Bob Sheldon?

300

This drive-in is typically known as a popular hangout spot for Greasers, but Socs will visit here from time to time.

What is The Dingo?

400

This man is a teacher in Windrixville and rode to the hospital with Ponyboy

Who is Jerry Wood?

400

This fancy sports car was a common sighting among the Socs

What is a Corvair?

400

These two people talk in the vacant lot, which leads to a confrontation.

Who are Ponyboy and Cherry?

400

"Don't worry, Ponyboy, they don't do that to heroes. Hey, where is Soda and Super-dope, anyhow?"

Who is Steve Randle?

400

Sodapop was going to propose to his girlfriend, but she moved to this state to live with her grandmother.

What is Florida?

500

This Soc was told to "give a bath" to Ponyboy.

Who is David?

500

This means that something is uncool, but in another context, it could mean something smells funny.

What is rank?

500

This place is visited by Johnny, Dallas and Ponyboy, and is also where we learn that Cherry is a spy for the Greasers.

What is Dairy Queen?

500

"Let them go in," he said to the nurse. "He's been asking for them. It can't hurt now."

Who is Johnny's doctor?

500

Darrel was very smart and athletic, and actually earned a college scholarship for playing this sport, even though the family still couldn't afford to send him.

What is football?