Quotes
Short Answer
Why they fight
The Rumble
Miscellaneous
100
"...you get tough like me and you don't get hurt."
Who is Dally
100
Why does Johnny decide to turn himself in?
He believes he can get off easy
100
Why does Steve fight?
Because of his hatred.
100
Who challenges Darry at the rumble?
Who is Paul.
100
Why couldn't Darry be a Soc?
Because he will always be loyal to the greasers.
200
"Ponyboy, listen, don't get tough. You're not like the rest of us and don't try to be..."
Who is Two-Bit
200
Why is the Curtis brothers door always open?
In case one of the boys needs a place to stay.
200
Why does Darry fight?
For pride.
200
Who comes unexpectedly to the rumble?
Who is Dally.
200
Why is Cherry willing to be a spy?
What is she feels as if the whole thing was her fault.
300
"Stay gold Ponyboy, stay gold."
Who is Johonny
300
According to Randy, why was Bob the way he was?
Because his parents spoiled him and never disciplined him.
300
Why does Sodapop fight?
For fun.
300
Why isn't Randy going to the rumble?
Because he thinks there is no point to fighting, you are who you are, no matter what.
300
Why does Dally regret NOT toughening up Johnny?
What is because he wouldn't be in the hospital and hurt.
400
"...it's like I'm the middleman in a tug o' war and I'm being split in half."
Who is Sodapop
400
Why does Randy visit Ponyboy?
What is to tell him that he wasn't fighting.
400
Why does Two-Bit like to fight?
For conformity.
400
Where do Ponyboy and Dally go after the rumble?
To see Johnny.
400
Why can't Dally take Johnny's death?
Because Johnny was the only person he cared for.
500
"I wouldn't have. I would have let those kids burn to death."
Who is Randy
500
Why doesn't Johnny want to die?
What is because he is too young, 16 years is not long enough.
500
Why does Ponyboy like to fight?
For self-defense.
500
Where does the gang meet before the rumble, and where is the rumble?
At the Curtis's house, the rumble is at the vacant lot.
500
What does Johnny's letter to Ponyboy inspire him to do?
What is to write about the realities of the world.