Plot
How did Ponyboy's parents die?
Ponyboy's parents died in a car crash.
Who was the only person Dally showed concern for?
Johnny.
How did Ponyboy's friends have his back when he got jumped in the beggining of the story?
They chased away the Socs.
Who said, "Stay gold Ponyboy"?
Johnny
Where did Soda work?
A gas station, fixing cars
Where does Ponyboy come out of in the beggining of the story?
The movie house.
He thinks about how Ponyboy is a kind, caring kid, who finds good in bad situations, and likes to watch sunsets, which is gold.
Who makes Ponyboy realize that everybody has problems, even Socs?
Cherry Valance and Randy.
Why did Dally say, "You get tough like me and you don't get hurt. You look out for yourself and nothin' can touch you..."?
He was worried about Johnny and Ponyboy because they were going to turn themselves in, despite him showing little to no concern about anyone ever.
Why was Cherry so in love with Bob?
He stood out from the crowd as a leader, and he could be really sweet when he wasn't drunk.
What did Darry do for work?
Darry worked two jobs, one of them is roofing. It isn't mentioned what the other one is.
How does Darry change throughout the book?
Darry finally starts to take things less seriously with Ponyboy and is beggining to yell at him less.
Why did Bob like to get drunk so much?
Despite being a Soc, Bob had issues with his parents.
What does this quote show about Socs? “That was what he wanted. For somebody to tell him ‘No’ and they never did. They never did.” (pg. 116)
Even Socs have problems, despite all that they are given in life.
Who was the Soc who always wore rings?
Bob
What book did Ponyboy and Johnny read in the abandoned church?
Gone with the Wind.
What causes Ponyboy and Darry to get through to understanding eachother?
What is one example that shows how Ponyboy and Johnny do not fit in with their label of a cold-hearted greaser?
They save the kids from the burning church.
What does Johnny mean when he tells Ponyboy to "Stay Gold"?
He means to stay kind, and always find the good in bad situations, like he does now.
Who has a 10 inch switchblade that they care about a lot?
Two-Bit
How does Darry know Paul Holden, his first opponent at the rumble?
They played football together in Highschool.
How does Ponyboy's manner change throughout the story?
He used to be a quiet kid, who let people push him around. But now, he doesn't tolerate being yelled at (he yells back), and has demonstrated being ready to fight, instead of letting the threat corner him first.
What theme does the conflict between the Socs and the Greasers revela?
People of all Social classes have issues, and violence just leads to more violence.
Who wrote the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay"?
Robert Frost.
How many pages does The Outsiders have?
180 Pages