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Who is the protagonist in the text?
Ponyboy
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Why does Ponyboy want to run-away at the beginning of Chapter 4
Darry hit him.
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Where did Ponyboy and Johnny runaway to?
The church
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Why would the state take Sodapop and Ponyboy away from Darry?
Because Ponyboy ran away and they might think that he isn't a fit guardian.
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Where does the story take place?
Oklahoma
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Why do the Socs come up and talk to Ponyboy and Johnny that night?
Because they picked up two of their girls.
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Why did Ponyboy and Johnny run into the church?
Because it was on fire and there were little kids trapped inside.
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Why does Randy want to talk to Ponyboy?
To tell him he isn't going to go to the rumble because it's not worth it.
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When does the story take place?
1960's/1970's
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What did the Socs do to Ponyboy?
They tried to drown him.
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What condition is Johnny in?
He is in critical condition and might not make it.
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Why is it a good thing that things are hard for everyone?
Then you know the other person is human too.
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What is the inciting incident?
When Johnny kills the Soc. OR When Ponyboy and Johnny pick up to Socs.
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Did Pony body do anything to encourage this behavior? Explain your answer.
Yes he talked back to them instead of just keeping his mouth shut.
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What do you think would happen if the Greasers lost one of their "gang" members?
I think they would be really sad about it but learn to move on and maybe live better. They are so used to sad things happening, I think they would be ok eventually.
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Who tried to rescue Johnny?
Dally
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What are two points of rising action?
Remembering that the rising action has to come AFTER the inciting incident, I would say: 1. The church starting on fire. 2. Johnny being in critical condition.
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What did Johnny do to the Socs?
He killed one of them because they were trying to drown Ponyboy.
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What are two ways Johnny has saved Ponyboy?
He killed the Soc who was drowning him. He pushed him out of the window before the beam fell down on him.
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Do you think Socs and Greasers are really different? If not, why do you think they fight? If you do think they are different,w hat makes them different besides the money? Explain your answers.
This is a 4 point essay question so make sure you answer ALL parts of the question.