Characters
Name the character that did NOT like Ponyboy tagging along with them.
Who is, Steve Randle.
What prompted the police to shoot Dally?
What is, Dally pointed a gun at the police after robbing the grocery store, (the police didn't know that his gun was not loaded).
If Ponyboy is the protagonist, who or what is the antagonist?
What is, Society.
Bridging the gap between the rich and the poor is a theme from this novel. What does this mean? Provide an example.
What is, This means finding a way to get these two groups to get along. An example would be Randy realizing that the rumble is wrong.
Johnny said that Dally is gallant. What does "gallant" mean?
What is, (of a person or their behavior) brave; heroic.
Who is, Sandy
What caused the scar on Johnny's face?
What is, getting jumped by the Socs, and in particular, getting punched by Bob's hand that had all of his rings.
What type of narration is used in this novel?
what is, 1st Person.
Honor among the lawless is a theme from this novel. What does this mean? Provide an example.
What is,that although the Greasers break the law, they still act honorably, and follow through with moral edicts for that society still honors. For example, although Johnny killed Bob, he also saved the children.
Ponyboy felt apprehensive when he entered the church on Jay Mountain. What does "apprehensive" mean?
what is, uneasy or fearful about something that might happen.
Name Dally's girlfriend that he had while in jail.
Who is, Sylvia.
How did Ponyboy plan to improve his English grade?
What is, to write the story of the Greasers and the Socs.
What does the Greasers' hair symbolize?
What is, Freedom of expression.
What did Ponyboy and Randy realize that ties in with the main theme of this novel?
What is, that it is the inside of a person that matters more than outward appearance and social status.
The greasers have often been called "defiant". What does "defiant" mean?
What is, "full of or showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight : full of or showing defiance : BOLD, IMPUDENT".
Name the character that is quick with jokes and always has to have his “say”.
Who is, Two-bit
Ponyboy was very messed up near the end of the novel. He was lost in his day dreams. What cured him?
What is, he found and read a letter from Johnny reminding him to "stay gold".
Considering the plight of the Greasers and their desire for acceptance, what is the main conflict of the novel?
Person vs. ...
Society.
Give an example from the novel that proves the theme, "Preserving Childhood Innocence."
Answer can vary
After the fire, Johnny's future looks "bleak". What does "bleak" mean?
1: Exposed and barren.
2: Lacking in warmth, life, or kindliness :
3: Not hopeful or encouraging, depressing
5: Severely simple or austerea bleak hotel room
Who used to have a horse named Mickey Mouse?
Who is, Sodapop.
Why didn't Johnny dye his hair blonde like Ponyboy?
What is, Johnny said that blonde hair would look funny with his complexion
What is the climax of the novel?
What is, when Ponyboy read Johnny's letter and stopped being delusional. He realized the true meaning of life.
What theme did Dally help reinforce?
What is, sacrifice and honor.
Near the end of the novel, Ponyboy appears to be "dumbfounded". What does "dumbfounded" mean?
What is, "to confound, briefly and usually with astonishment"