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Open Book Questions
Closed Book Questions
100
My brother began acting _____________ when he was around his friends. He would ignore me completely.
Contemptuously
100
Elude
Evade, avoid, or escape from.
100
Who SAYS the following quote? "It's not just money. Part of it is, but not all. You greasers have a different set of values. You're more emotional. We're sophisticated--- cool to the point of not feeling anything. Nothing is real with us."
Cherry Valance
100
What does Pony's conversation with Randy show the reader about the Socials?
The Socials are "just people," and that they are complicated.
100
What is Johnny's condition after the fire?
Johnny is in critical condition. He has third degree burns and a broken back; he is paralyzed from the waist down.
200
When I received my report card, I was _________________ about my math grade. I ended up getting an A, so there was no need!
Apprehensive
200
Aghast
Struck with fear and horror
200
Identify the character: "He has Dad's eyes, but _____________ is one of a kind. He can get drunk in a drag race or dancing without ever getting near alcohol. In our neighborhood it's rare to find a kid who doesn't drink once in a while. But __________ never touches a drop--- he doesn't need to. He gets drunk on just plain living. And he understands everybody."
Sodapop Curtis!
200
What do Dally's actions in chapter six tell us about his character? Explain.
Dally is loyal and brave; he risks his life for his friends (even if he wouldn't do so for strangers).
200
Why would being "crippled" be worse for Johnny than anyone else?
Johnny is from an abusive family. His parents would not take care of him the way that he would need.
300
I was written up for being _______________ and refusing to sit down when told to.
Defiant.
300
Contemptuously
Disrespectfully, scornfully
300
Identify the character that the quote is about: "He's got eyes that are like two pieces of pale blue-green ice. They've got a determined set to them, like the rest of him. He looks older than twenty--- tough, cool, and smart. He would be real handsome if his eyes weren't so cold. "
Darry Curtis!
300
Why do you think that Johnny wasn't scared despite the obvious danger during the fire?
Johnny felt like he was being useful, and like his life had purpose. Johnny is also from a dangerous home situation, so he feels comfortable in danger.
300
What is Ponyboy's problem with Johnny's idea to disguise themselves?
Pony is proud of his hair; cutting and bleaching his hair feels like he's losing part of his identity.
400
Sometimes, to annoy Ms. Mertens, I will ________ her. Whatever she says, I repeat.
Mimic.
400
Alliteration
Repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
400
Identify the character: "His hair was almost white it was so blond, and he didn't like haircuts, or hair oil either, so it fell over his forehead in wisps and kicked out in the back in tufts and curled behind his ears and along the nape of his neck. His eyes were blue, blazing ice, cold with a hatred of the whole world. "
Dallas Winston/Dally!
400
What does Pony mean when he says "I was supposed to be the deep one" on page 75?
Pony likes movies and books, and is seen as quiet and thoughtful. He does well at school, and considered himself to be "smarter" than the other Greasers. However, he doesn't understand the poem Nothing Gold Can Stay, but Johnny does.
400
Why are the Socs and the Greasers going to fight in the vacant lot?
It's a turf war. If the Greasers win, the Socials have to stay off of their territory.
500
I used a _____________ in my poetry when I said "My heart is an onion; it has layers."
Metaphor
500
Gallant
Brave, courageous, like a gentleman
500
Who's this character? "He had big black eyes in a dark tanned face; his hair was jet-black and heavily greased and combed to the side, but it was so long that it feel in shaggy bangs across his forehead. He had a nervous, suspicious look in his eyes."
Johnny Cade
500
Are Dally, Ponyboy, and Johnny heroes? Explain why or why not.
Answers will vary.
500
What does Randy think of Bob's family situation? Why does Randy think that Bob's family situation was a problem?
Randy believes that Bob was spoiled. Bob's parents never told him no, and as a result Bob never learned discipline.