Who said it?
"Stay gold, Ponyboy"
Johnny
This character supplied Johnny and Ponyboy with advice, money, and a gun before they ran away.
Dally
This character opposes the main character. They are often involved with the main conflict.
Antagonist
At the beginning of the novel, Ponyboy's perspective makes us think that Darry is a possible _____.
Antagonist
What color was the famous Soc Mustang?
Blue
"Things are rough all over"
Cherry
This character dropped out of high school.
Sodapop
Explain the difference between direct and indirect characterization.
When the author uses direct characterization, they explicitly describe a character. Indirect characterization, on the other hand, often involves the author using the "show, don't tell" writing strategy.
____ is Ponyboy's main confidant in the story.
Johnny
What is the card game mentioned the most in the story?
Poker
"...you get tough like me and you don't get hurt. You look our for yourself and nothin' can touch you..."
Dally
This character works at the gas station with Soda.
Steve
A _____ is a character that drives the plot. They may also initiate change in another character.
Catalyst
Name a character who acts as a foil to Ponyboy & explain how/why they are a foil.
Answers may vary: Darry, Dally..
What is the name of the book that Johnny and Ponyboy read while at the church in Windrixville?
Gone With the Wind
"I would have let those kids burn to death"
Randy
This character takes the death of Johnny the worst.
Dally :(
The antagonist is usually a ________, but a _____ is not always an antagonist.
Foil
In what ways does Darry attempt to be a mentor to Ponyboy?
(Name at least three ways)
-He has a curfew on school nights especially
-He monitor's Pony's cigarette smoking
-He tries to get him to sit out of the rumble
-He pushes Pony to succeed in school
-He models responsibility to Ponyboy
Some of Darrel's nick names include: Darry, muscles, and _____.
Superman
"I don't know why I handed you that busted bottle... You'd never use it."
Two-Bit
This character swiped a switchblade and made it his prized possession.
Two-Bit
Mentor & Antagonist
Describe Sodapop's character using a characterization term. Then, give a specific example of how that is proven in the novel.
Answers may vary
While Johnny and Ponyboy are on the run, Pony recites a poem. Who is the writer of this poem?
Robert Frost