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100
Who narrates the book?
Ponyboy Curtis
100
The characters live in a divisive society. What theme is associated with the conflict between the greasers and the socs?
The gap between the rich and the poor
100
What shows the Socs' power and status in society?
Their Cars
100
Explain the quote, "stay gold Ponyboy"
Johnny thinks Ponyboy needs to hold on to the things which make him innocent.
100
where does the novel take place?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
200
Which greaser is described as a "puppy that has been kicked too many times"
Johnny Cade
200
Cherry tells Ponyboy that she may not say hi to him in the halls. why?
SHe needs to protect her facade/ reputation. She is keeping up appearances
200
What shows Bob's power and status in society?
His rings
200
Explain the quote, "Maybe the two different worlds we lived in weren't so different. We saw the same sunset."
Socs and greasers are actually the same - they share the same world and are just humans
200
Who is described as a chessy cat, why?
Two Bit
300
Why did Sodapop drop out of school?
He needed to earn money to keep Ponyboy in school
300
Provide an example of injustice in the book
Loss of Mickey Mouse Johnnys death Johnny and Ponyboy aren't protected by the law
300
Why are the greasers proud of their hair?
It represents their identity, it's something they can do without money.
300
Explain the quote, "Things are rough all over."
Everyone has problems
300
Why did Sandy move to Florida?
She's pregnant
400
Who learned early to depend upon only himself?
Dallas Winston
400
How do the family relationships change in the novel
PB thinks Darry sees him as a burden but realises he just wants him to succeed. Idolises Soda and is upset her dropped out of school
400
Explain the symbolism of Ponyboy and Johnny cutting their hair.
Disguise is literal. It represents abandoning their greaser identities and looking to the future, cutting ties with the past
400
Explain the quote, "You get tough like me and you don't get hurt. You look out for yourself and nothin' can touch you..."
Dally is hardened in order to protect himself
400
Identify 2 allusions in the novel
gone with the wing/ nothing gold can stay/ the beatles/ elvis/ paul newman etc
500
Who is juxtaposed with the socs and shown as a symbol of lost opportunity because of financial harshop
Darry
500
What does Ponyboy learn from the rumble? What theme is this connected to?
Identity: he realises he doesn't care to fight even though his identity has been previously based on being tough
500
What do sunrises and sunsets represent throughout the novel?
Things that are good and beautiful in the world
500
Explain the quote, "Dally was so real he scared me"
He represents something scary so ignoring the dark side of society is easier for Ponyboy
500
Why is Jerry actual an important character?
He represents a moment when the boys are seen only as heroes not as hoods