Vocabulary
Plot and Events
Characterization
Theme
Symbolism and Irony
100

When you act without thinking of the consequences you are being?

reckless

100

What event directly causes Ponyboy to run away from home?

Darry hits him

100

One word to describe Johnny's personality?

quiet, shy, vulnerable, 

100

Complete the theme: Don't judge a book...

by its cover

100

What represents Ponyboys identity?

His hair

His clothes

200

Which character is best described as ornery?

Dallas

Dally

200

Arrange these events in chronological order...

The boys go to the Drive-in Theater

Johnny gets jumped

Johnny and Ponyboy go to Windrixville

Ponyboy runs away

Bob is killed

Johnny gets jumped

They go to the drive-in

Ponyboy runs away

Bob is killed

Johnny and Ponyboy go to Windrixville

200

Who said, "things are rough all over"?

Cherry

200

Which scene best shows the theme of loyalty?

The gang sticks together at the Drive-In

When Johnny saves Ponyboy

200

What doe sunsets represent?

Shared humanity

common ground

300
Synonym for nonchalant

cool

casual

300

How does Ponyboy react to having to change his hair? Why?

He is upset/cries because his hair is his pride/identity

300

What does this quote reveal about Ponyboy?

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

honest or self-aware

300

Cherry and Ponyboy's conversation at the drive-in represents which theme?

real friendships ignores difference


Everyone has problems

300

What does the Blue Mustang represent?

danger

trouble

400

Antonym for apprehensive

calm

confident

400

What do Johnny and Ponyboy realize about their situation?

They are in trouble

Things won't be the same

They can't go home

400
List 3 character traits of Ponyboy Curtis..

intelligent

sensitive

artistic

empathetic 

lacks common sense

400

The boys having to hide after Bob's death shows which theme?

actions have consequences

violence causes more problems

400

What's ironic about Ponyboy reaching the countryside?

dream becomes escape from murder

reaches it but cannot enjoy it

500

Johnny appears sullen because he is...

sad

quiet

500

Where does Dally tell the boys to hide?

Church in Windrixville

500

What evidence from the text supports why Darry acts harshly toward Ponyboy?"


When he hit Ponyboy

When he yells at him to use his head

500

The Greasers sticking together shows which theme?

loyalty to friends 

brotherhood matters

500

What is the irony of Johnny saying "I could never use this" after Dallas gave them a gun?

He just killed someone

He is capable of using it because he already killed someone