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Character Descriptions
Chapter 1
Random Questions
Random Questions
Vocabulary
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Describe Ponyboy Curtis.
High IQ, likes to read and watch movies, greenish-gray eyes, 14 years old, and has longer hair.
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What are the two main groups in this story?
Greasers and the Socs
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How did Johnny feel about dying?
He thought that he was too young to die and was scared stiff.
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Are Ponyboy and Sodapop nicknames?
No
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Madras
a fine usually corded or striped cotton fabric
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Describe Sodapop Curtis.
Movie start handsome, slim, works at the DX (gas station), and dropped out of school.
200
Where was Ponyboy when the book began?
At the movie theatre.
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Who does the boys meet at the Drive-In?
Cherry and Marcia.
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Why did Cherry and Marcia leave their dates?
They found them drinking
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rebel
to oppose or resist authority
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This character is always yelling at Ponyboy, is muscular, and had to grow up too fast.
Darry Curtis
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Why did Sodapop drop out of school?
He wasn't smart.
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Why is Ponyboy uncomfortable standing with Cherry in the popcorn line?
Because the Socs are staring at him like he shouldn't be with Cherry.
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Why did Ponyboy turn to Dally for help?
Dally had "been around" more than anyone else. He was familiar with trouble.
300
nonchalant
giving the impression of indifference or unconcern
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This person is the gangs pet.
Johnny Cade
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What are two things Two-bit Matthews is famous for?
Shoplifting and his black handled switchblade.
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What are the two rules of the Greasers?
Stick together and Don't get caught.
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How were Ponyboy and Johnny injured?
They were injured for saving children in the church fire.
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When you come to a conclusion from a hint or suggestion.
infer
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This person is always making funny remarks, his real name is Keith, he has long sideburns, gray eyes, and a wide grin.
Two-Bit Matthews.
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Name all of the Greasers.
Ponyboy, Sodapop, Darry, Dally, Two-Bit, Johnny, and Steve
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Why is Johnny so nervous all of the time?
He's nervous because his dad beats him, his mom ignores him, and he got jumped by the Socs.
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Who was Timothy Shepard and why was he looking for Dally?
He's the leader of another Greaser gang. He was looking for Dally because someone saw him slashing Timothy's tires.
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a young or coarse/rough person.
hoodlum