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Ponyboy
Who is jumped in the beginning of the story?
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Why does Ponyboy run out of the house?
He was upset because Darry slapped him across the face.
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Who wears madras clothing?
Socs
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What is the meaning of the poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay"?
Things that are pure and innocent do not last forever.
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What is one example of a flashback in the book?
When Pony tells Cherry about when Johnny was jumped.
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Who is Soda's girlfriend?
Sandy
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Why does Johnny commit murder?
The Socs were drowning Ponyboy.
200
What does greasy hair symbolize?
Greaser pride
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What nickname does Darry usually call Soda but uses for Ponyboy at the end of the book?
Little Buddy
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Who agrees to be a spy for the greasers?
Cherry Valance
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How does the Church catch on fire?
Ponyboy and Johnny accidently set the Church on fire with a "weed"
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Who says, "Things are rough all over" and what does he/she mean?
Cherry. She means that no one has it perfect; there are problems for both greasers and Socs.
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How does the poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay" relate to what Ponyboy and Jonny experience while they are hiding in the Church?
In the beginning of the book they are somewhat innocent, but after killing the Soc that innocence is gone. They were "gold" but that "gold" did not last.
300
Why does Johnny idolize Dally? Give 3 reasons.
1. Dally is tough 2. Dally is strong 3. Despite conflicts with Socs Dally is not scared or timid.
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Who is the Soc who does NOT fight in the rumble?
Randy
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What do we have to INFER happens to Soda's girlfriend?
She is pregnant.
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What do sunsets symbolize? How?
Sunsets symbolize common ground between Socs and greasers. Both Ponyboy and Cherry enjoy watching sunsets. It shows that there can be a connection between social classes.
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Provide one example of forbidden love and explain why it is forbidden.
Ponyboy and Cherry Cherry and Dally Soda and Sandy
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This character beats up Dally because he slashed his tires.
Who is Tim Shepard?
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What does Ponyboy write for his final theme for English?
The Outsiders
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What do cars symbolize?
Soc power over greasers. Socs drive fancy cars - greasers work on cars.
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Why is the book, Gone With the Wind significant in the story?
Accepted answers: Johnny and Ponyboy read it when they are hiding out. The book is about gallant Southern gentlemen, who Johnny compares Dally to.
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What does Johnny mean by his last words to Ponyboy?
Johnny tells Ponyboy to stay the way he is and not change to get tough like other greasers. He wants Pony to keep his purity and innocence.