Who said it?
"I could fall in love with Dallas Winston. I hope I never see him again or I will."
Cherry Valance
Where do Pony and Johnny meet Cherry and Marcia?
At the drive in movie theatre
Who is the leader of the Greasers?
Dally
What do the sunsets symbolize?
Sunsets symbolize the good things in the world/childhood innocence
"I liked my books and clouds and sunsets."
Ponyboy
How does Dally die?
The policemen kill Dally. After Johnny dies in the hospital, Dally is so upset, he runs away from Ponyboy and robs a grocery store. The police chase him to the empty lot where the greasers hang out. There, Dally takes out his unloaded gun and threatens the police, who shoot him in self-defense. Dally dies with a “look of grim triumph on his face,” and Ponyboy realizes that Dally “wanted to be dead and he always got what he wanted.”
What makes Johnny different from the other Greasers, and why is he seen as the "pet" of the group?
Johnny is more sensitive and quiet than the others. His abusive home life makes the gang protective of him, treating him like a younger brother
What do the Greasers hair symbolize?
"Sixteen years on the streets and you can learn a lot. But all the wrong things…”
Johnny Cade
What event sets the major conflict between the Greasers and the Socs into motion?
The conflict escalates when Johnny kills Bob Sheldon to protect Ponyboy from drowning
How do Johnny and Ponyboy change during their time hiding in the church?
They reflect on their lives, develop a deeper understanding of literature and nature, and Johnny, in particular, gains a sense of purpose and bravery
What does the blue mustang represent or symbolize?
The wealth of the SOCS
"I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me."
Ponyboy Curtis
What do Johnny’s last words mean?
Johnny claims that Frost meant “you’re gold when you’re a kid...When you’re a kid, everything’s new, dawn.” Johnny writes that Ponyboy’s love of sunsets is “gold.” He wants Ponyboy to protect his childhood innocence, and nurture his ability to experience wonder.
Why does Dally react so recklessly after Johnny’s death?
Dally sees Johnny as the only truly good person in his life, and without him, he loses hope and provokes the police into killing him in a form of suicide
What does the countryside symbolize?
Symbolizes a place to escape where there are no stereotypes
"If we don't have each other, we don't have anything."
Darry Curtis
What is the court’s decision on Bob’s murder?
The judge acquits Ponyboy of the charges against him for his involvement in Bob’s murder, and closes the entire case. Despite their fears, the judge does not send Ponyboy and Sodapop to a “boy’s home,” and allows them to continue living under Darry’s guardianship
Why does Two-Bit give Dally his switchblade before the rumble, and what does this reveal about their relationship?
Two-Bit trusts Dally and knows he will use it if necessary. It shows their deep loyalty to each other, even if it means breaking the law
What is the significance of the fire at the church, and how does it impact the characters?
The fire symbolizes redemption and heroism. Johnny and Ponyboy’s bravery changes how society views them, and Johnny’s injuries lead to his eventual death