Chapters 1-2
Where was Ponyboy walking home from at the very beginning of the story?
The movie house
Who do we learn is Cherry Valance's boyfriend?
Bob
What book does Johnny go out and buy while they are hiding in Windrixville?
Gone with the Wind.
What happens when Johnny's mother shows up at the hospital?
Johnny refuses to see her.
When Ponyboy finds a picture of Bob in an old yearbook, he wonders if Bob's parents hate him. He tells the readers that he would prefer their hatred than their __________?
Pity
What do we learn that the term "Soc" an abbreviation for?
Social
What do Ponyboy and Cherry decide is the biggest difference between Greasers and Socs?
Socs are too "cool" to acknowledge their emotions, and Greasers feel their emotions too intensely.
When Dally arrives at the church in Windrixville, what does he tell Johnny and Ponyboy about Cherry Valance?
That she has been acting as a spy for the Greasers.
What does Two-Bit give to Dally for the rumble?
His black-handled switchblade.
Who visits Ponyboy at his house while he is recovering from his concussion?
Which one of Ponyboy's brothers do we learn is stern and protective?
Darry
When Ponyboy returns home, what does Darry do that upsets Ponyboy?
Darry slaps him.
Why do Ponyboy and Johnny go into the burning church?
Why do the Greasers "spruce up" before the rumble?
They want to look tough.
What happens to Ponyboy at the hearing for Bob's murder?
Five Socs get out of the car and beat up Ponyboy.
What is the significant event that happens in the park during Chapter 4?
Johnny kills Bob during a fight.
What is the name of the man who rides to the hospital in the ambulence with Ponyboy?
Jerry
Darry and Paul used to play football together.
What does Mr. Syme, Ponyboy's English teacher, tell him he can do to bring up his grade?
When Dally offers a Coke to Cherry Valance at the drive-in theater, what is Cherry's reaction?
Cherry throws the Coke in Dally's face.
What does Dally tell Johnny and Ponyboy to do at the end of Chapter 4?
What does the newspaper report about Ponyboy, Dally, and Johnny?
That they are heroes.
What is the last thing that Johnny tells Ponyboy before he dies?
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."
What does Ponyboy decide to write about for his autobiographical theme?
The story of his friends.