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