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1
Why did Pony think Bob was scared, since he was a "reckless, hot-tempered boy"?
Bob didn’t know if his parents loved him, no limits
Bob’s parents were condescending and pitied the Greasers
Dally threatened him after he beat up Johnny
2
Discreet means...
using language that signifies the opposite for effect.
having a high opinion of appearance, abilities, or worth.
careful in one's actions to avoid causing offense
3
When Ponyboy says, "our front door is always unlocked" for the other guys, what can we infer?
Most people leave their doors unlocked in their neighborhood
Darry wants it to be comfortable since their parents died
Darry is sometimes not as strict as he seems.
4
Incredulous means...
unwilling or unable to believe something.
know or understand.
able to be believed; convincing.
5
Which words help describe the tone?
excited and forceful
tense and agitated
brave and dramatic
6
Why does Ponyboy go back to the park after he went home to go to sleep?
He wanted to check on Johnny
Sodapop hit him
Darry hit him
He was bringing Johnny a blanket
7
What theme seems to develop in the novel after Pony sees Dally crying at the hospital?
survival in a gang is difficult.
family ties are important to our lives.
we can overcome struggles no matter what they are.
8
Premonition means...
a scene in a novel set in a time earlier than the main story
know or understand.
a strong feeling that something bad is about to happen.
9
Indignantly means...
feeling anger at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
expressing sorrow or regret.
feeling relaxed; not displaying interest or enthusiasm.
10
Stereotypical means...
a widely held, oversimplified idea of a type of person.
in a brave or heroic manner.
free from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
11
Implored means...
beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
charmless and inhospitable; dreary.
having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
12
Facade means...
the face of a building, the front that looks onto a street
evoke a response from someone in reaction.
forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
13
Which statement best describes the author’s unique structure at the close of the novel?
flashback when the novel’s opening sentence is repeated.
Pony begins to write about Bob, Johnny, and Dally.
Pony’s English teacher as a new character.
14
Randy about Bob: "if his old man had just belted him, he might still be alive" Meaning?
Bob needed his dad to monitor his behavior
Bob's parents didn't pay any attention to him or love him
Bob was left alone by his parents, he didn’t deserve to die
15
How did Johnny’s letter, placed in the book, leads to the resolution of the novel?
Pony now wants to write something too, because Johnny had.
Pony remembers Johnny and Dally as gallant friends.
Pony wants to tell others his story, like Johnny asked him.
16
Why did Dally, who saw murders in NY, look sick when he saw Johnny after attacked by the Socs?
Dally didn’t do anything to stop the attack
Johnny was the group’s pet, they tried to protect him
Ponyboy was supposed to protect him and he didn’t
17
Why would Darry carry a gun that wasn't loaded?
“Two-Bit got jumped a few days ago.”
“I kinda let it slip that y’all were headin’ for Texas.”
“It sure does help a bluff.”
18
Savvy means...
know or understand.
unwilling or unable to believe something.
able to be believed; convincing.
19
Irony means...
careful in one's actions to avoid causing offense
having a high opinion of appearance, abilities, or worth.
using language that signifies the opposite for effect.
20
Each statement represents a theme from the novel EXCEPT
We should be careful who we trust and confide in.
negative consequences for involvement with gangs.
People should appreciate who they are, not who society says
21
How does the author introduce Cherry's friendship with Johnny & Ponyboy?
Talk after Bob dies
Argument at the drive-in
Conversation about sunsets
22
When Dally gives the boys guns, money, and directions to Jay Mountain, we can infer all EXCEPT
Dally doesn't care about breaking the law
Dally is worried Soda and Darry will find out
Dally knows how to take care of a situation
23
Which statement best describes conflicting POVs between Darry and Paul Holden at the rumble?
He looked at Darry...in a way I disliked.
He must be a junior in college by now, I thought.
Darry was representing us, Paul felt pity/hate for greasers.
24
What is the significance of Two-Bit's switchblade?
Socs always fought with weapons so Two-Bit was prepared
Two-Bit was wealthy, afforded a jet-handled switchblade
greasers always felt vulnerable and needed protection
25
What evidence best supports Pony’s claim the only thing that keeps Darry from being a Soc is us
Darry is strict with his brothers and loyal to his gang
Darry was on the football team and friends with Paul
Darry is smart enough for college but works for the family
26
Credible means...
able to be believed; convincing.
know or understand.
unwilling or unable to believe something.
27
How do we know without the gang, "Johnny would never have known what love and affection are"?
He is a loner who doesn't have friends
He doesn't have any siblings
His parents are abusive and neglectful
28
Wistful means...
upset or mad at your wrist
a foreboding feeling that happens when you enter a room.
having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
29
Ruefully means...
in a way that expresses sorrow or regret, in a humorous way.
feeling anger at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
a widely held but fixed idea of a particular type of person.
30
At the start of the big rumble, how does the author increases the tension between the gangs?
Ponyboy’s description of Darry’s eyes “glittering like ice”
Ponyboy’s description of their gang’s weapons
Brumly boys arriving and shaking hands with the greasers
31
At Pony’s house, how does the conversation between Randy and Pony reach a climax/turning point?
Randy says, "Listen, you didn't do anything."
Pony tells Randy he could be placed in a home
Pony says "I had the knife. I killed Bob."
32
When Pony’s English grade dropped to a D, what can the reader infer?
Darry will be upset with Pony for not keeping his grades up
Pony is too worried about the trial to do his schoolwork
Pony is in shock over the events he has experienced recently
33
Conducive means...
in a brave or heroic manner.
charmless and inhospitable; dreary.
making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
34
Which words help develop a tone of tension?
under his breath, T-bird, roared
Dally cursed, under his breath, roared
Dally cursed, tore out, roared
35
Which example best supports Pony’s belief that Dally “died gallant”?
Dally loved Johnny more than anything in the world.
Dally wanted to be dead and he always got what he wanted.
Dally risked his life for the gang on several occasions.
36
Dumbfounded means...
in a brave or heroic manner.
showing disapproval tinged with disgust; scornful.
greatly astonished or amazed.
37
Which character trait does Johnny display when his mother comes to see him at the hospital?
determined
reliable
compassionate
38
Incredulous means...
put up a front to hide your emotions.
unwilling or unable to believe something.
sadly or in a mournful tone.
39
Which sentence best supports the idea that Ponyboy’s hair was his “pride”?
“Not too short,” I begged.
"We couldn’t have Corvairs... but we could have hair.
“Our hair was tuff—we didn’t have to use much grease on it.”
40
How was Johnny not behaving "like himself" at the church fire?
His face was red from the falling embers
He screamed when Pony lept out of the window
He yelled "Shut up! We're goin' to get you out!"
41
Why did the author include the following passage from Ch 5?
provide a unique metaphor for the novel
bring the poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” into the novel’s plot
show the reader that Johnny is interested in nature
42
Who does Two-Bit think has always been heroes, regardless of newspaper headlines?
Johnny, Ponyboy, and Dally
Cherry, Johnny, and Darry
Randy, Bob, and the Socs
43
Vain means...
having a high opinion of appearance, abilities, or worth.
using language that signifies the opposite for effect.
careful in one's actions to avoid causing offense
44
Acquitted means...
Plead the 5th Amendment
Not guilty
Guilty
45
Tone:What are we gonna do?They put you in the electric chair for killing people!I was shaking.
terrified
concerned
nervous
angry
46
Contemptuously means...
showing disapproval tinged with disgust; scornful.
having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
47
Illicit means...
the face of a building, the front that looks onto a street
forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
evoke a response from someone in reaction.
48
Which words in Johnny’s note most strongly reveal his feelings about dying?
Their lives are worth more than mine... more to live for."
“There’s still lots more good in the world. Tell Dally.”
“I’m just going to miss you guys.”
49
Gallantly means...
charmless and inhospitable; dreary.
having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.
in a brave or heroic manner.
50
Which statement helps set up the novel’s opening conflict?
"You ain't a woofin'!"
“Darry would kill me if I got into trouble with the police.”
“I could have waited to go to the movies until off work.”
“Anyway, I went walking home, thinking about the movie...”
