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The Runaways
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Emotional Issues
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To look around
What is "surveyed"
100
The book that Pony reads to Johnny in the church
What is "Gone With the Wind"
100
The new spy for the Greasers
Who is "Cherry Valance"
100
Johnny's feelings towards death.
What is "before the fire, he didn't care about dying. Now he thinks 16 is too young to die."
100
to accidentally kill
What is "manslaughter"
200
To do without thinking
What is "absentmindedly"
200
The reason the boys helped the children in the fire
What is "they felt responsible and believe they started it."
200
The man who accompanied Pony in the ambulance and saw Pony and Johnny as "heroes" (not hoodlums)
Who is "Jerry"
200
The discussion between Randy and Pony outside the Tasty Freeze.
What is "Randy couldn't believe Pony saved the kids from the fire. He couldn't believe a Greaser could do something like that. He also said he was sick of fighting. Thought it was pointless- people die and get hurt and it doesn't change a thing."
200
Slang word for money
What is "dough"
300
To stop suddenly
What is "abruptly"
300
Johnny is different inside the burning church.
What is "he is not scared and takes charge"
300
Got pregnant and moved to Florida.
Who is Sandy
300
Nothing gold can stay.
What is "all good things must come to an end"
300
Showing anger or annoyance at something unfair
What is "indignant"
400
Evade or escape without detection
What is "eluded"
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The title of the news paper when the boys arrived home.
What is "Juvenile Delinquents Turned Heros"
400
Thinks the fighting is pointless
Who is "Randy"
400
Two-Bit says "We could get along without anybody... except Johnny."
What is "Johnny is the gang's pet- he united them in a different way because they all looked out for him and protected him. They all love him and feel they need him. He's the glue that holds them together."
400
To desire with some sadness; yearning
What is "wistfully"
500
To eat a lot very quickly
What is "gorged"
500
What event might foreshadow death?
What is "Ponyboy's dream"
500
Where the police believe Pony and Johnny are hiding out.
What is "Texas"
500
No.
What is "the one thing Bob was never told, and if he was, he might still be alive. He was spoiled rotten and wanted somebody to lay down the law and set limits for him."
500
To look at with pure horror or fear
What is "aghast"