Why are Darry and Paul chosen to start the rumble?

They are both built tough looking

In chapter 8 Why does the doctor say "Let them go in...it can't hurt now"

Johnny is probably going to die so having visitors wont hurt

Why is it strange that Cherry and Pony get along so well?

Socs and Greasers shouldn't be getting along

Why doesn't Ponyboy like to refer to Sodapop as a dropout?

He knows he smart and wouldn't do that

Why is it important for Pony to point out that the Socs are "reeling pickled"

When Soc's are drunk they like to fight

Why is Pony claiming to be the one who killed Bob?

He wants Johnny to be remembered as a hero

Why is the boys race ending in a time significant?

It shows their unity (togetherness)

What is Pony's response to Randy?

He thinks Randy would do the same thing

What does TwoBit mean when he says"You know the only thing holding Darry from being a Soc is us

If he went to college like he was supposed to he'd be a Soc

Why is it important to realize they Pony & Cherry see the same sunset?

different backgrounds they may not be so different

What request does Cherry make to Pony?

She doesn’t want Pony to talk to her at school

What is Ponyboy saying when he compares Two-Bit to a "chessy cat"

The cat in Alice in Wonderland because of his devilish smile

Why did Dally have such a strong reaction to Johnny's death

Johnny was like a brother to him

What 2 rules do the Greasers follow?

Stick together/Don't get caught

Why don't Socs fight fair?

They gang up on people and use weapons

What dose Pony mean when he says the Socs were "reeling pickled"?

They looked like they had to much to drink

Why does Johnny like the gift more than Pony?

Johnny likes to learn about the Civil War

Why does Rand visit Pony?

To tell Pony that he has to talk to the judge the next day

What does Ponyboy mean when he says "Johnny and understood each other without saying a word"

They know each other really well

Why was Randy so surprised that Pony was featured in the paper?

That a Greaser would risked his life to save the kids

How does Johnny compare Pony and his brothers to his parents?

Pony isn't like either, Darry looks like his Dad, Soda looks like his mom

Goes to the hospital with shock/exhaustion/minor concussion, He was a sleep and delirious from Saturday to Tuesday, He passes out after Dally dies

Why does Pony ask Cherry about her view of the sunset

To remind Cherry that they aren't so different after all

How does Dally get to the Rumble?

He threatened a nurse with Two-Bits switch blade.

Why does Pony want to fight?

He doesn't have a good reason to fight

What are the differences between Pony's gang and the other Greasers that came to the rumble?

The other gangs had a leader and were organized, Pony's was just a group of friends that stuck together

What is a fair fight according to Two-Bit?

A fight between 2 people with no weapons

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1
Why are Darry and Paul chosen to start the rumble?
They picked number out of a hat
They are the leaders
They are both built tough looking
They volunteered
2
In chapter 8 Why does the doctor say "Let them go in...it can't hurt now"
There is no visitation policy
If they go in they will see what happened
Johnny is probably going to die so having visitors wont hurt
They are going to listen to the request to stay out
3
Why does Muscles want to fight?
Because of hatred
To show off
For fun
For Pride
4
Why is it strange that Cherry and Pony get along so well?
Cherry is not her real name
Pony is a horse trainer
Socs and Greasers shouldn't be getting along
Boys and girls shouldn't be hanging out
5
Why does Soda want to fight?
For fun
For Pride
Because of hatred
To show off
6
Why doesn't Ponyboy like to refer to Sodapop as a dropout?
He knows that he isn't old enough
He knows that you need a HS diploma to get a job
He knows he smart and wouldn't do that
He doesn't want to hurt his feelings
7
Why is it important for Pony to point out that the Socs are "reeling pickled"
When Soc's are drunk they like to fight
He doesn't want to get into trouble
So they get in trouble
He hates the Soc's
8
Who is the spy for the Greasers?
Bob Sheldon
Cherry
Bill
Pony
9
What were Johnny's last words
Beat the Soc's
I love you guys
Win one for the gipper
Stay gold Ponyboy
10
Who is Cherry
A Socs
The mother
A Greaser
A fruit
11
Why is Pony claiming to be the one who killed Bob?
He wants the credit
He wants Johnny to be remembered as a hero
He did kill Bob
He doesn't know what to tell people
12
Who is the Fuzz
The Police
The Principle
The bear
The dog
13
Where do the boys end up "hiding out"
An abandoned church
Cherry's house
In their bedroom
The bathroom in the gas station
14
What is the major event in Chapter 4
Johnny killed Bob Sheldon
The Soc's graduate High School
The Greasers all auditioned for the play
Pony and Cherry are getting married
15
What happened to Ponyboys Parents
Got a new job
Moved the family to Nebraska
Killed in a car wreck
Put him up for adoption
16
Why is the boys race ending in a time significant?
There is no winners in that group
It shows their unity (togetherness)
They are all the same speed
It shows the problem w/society and everyone getting a ribbon
17
Why does Darry want to fight?
To show off
For fun
For Pride
Because of hatred
18
What does Cherry explain as the difference between the Socs and the Greasers?
The Socs are the kids who like to play games
The Greasers fix cars
The size of their groups
The Greasers are more emtional
19
What is Pony's response to Randy?
He gives him a high five
He gives him a hug
He thinks Randy would do the same thing
He wants Randy to pay up on his debt
20
What does Cherry mean when she says "things are rough all over"?
everyone has problems
they need sand paper to smooth it out
They need new carpet at her house
her clay dried really rough
21
What does TwoBit mean when he says"You know the only thing holding Darry from being a Soc is us
Darry wants to be a Soc but he was our friend first
If he wasn't hanging with Greasers he could fit in with Soc
He is a Spy for the Soc against the Greasers
If he went to college like he was supposed to he'd be a Soc
22
Why is it important to realize they Pony & Cherry see the same sunset?
The Earth is round
The world is so big we can all see the sun
different backgrounds they may not be so different
They live in the same city
23
What request does Cherry make to Pony?
She doesn’t want Pony to talk to her at school
She wants him to take the trash out
That he tell the truth
She wants Pony to ask her to prom
24
What is Ponyboy saying when he compares Two-Bit to a "chessy cat"
He drinks his milk from a bowl
He's lazy and just lays around like a big cat
He cleans himself by licking his arms
The cat in Alice in Wonderland because of his devilish smile
25
Why did Dally have such a strong reaction to Johnny's death
Johnny owed him money
Johnny was like a brother to him
Dally didn't care
Johnny had all of Dally's passwords
26
What is the mood like prior to the rumble?
Scared/Nervous
Confident/pumped up/excited
Anxious
Angery
27
How does Johnny feel about facing death?
He feels Scared
He feels relieved
He feels sad
He feels happy
28
Who is Marcia
Cherry's Friend and Socs
Part of the Brady Bunch
The Prosecutor on the OJ Simpson Case
A cook
29
What 2 rules do the Greasers follow?
The golden rule/Say I'm sorry
All for one/one for all
Every man for himself/not my problem
Stick together/Don't get caught
30
Why don't Socs fight fair?
They like dogs
They fight with the lights off
They make sure you have one hand behind your back
They gang up on people and use weapons
31
What dose Pony mean when he says the Socs were "reeling pickled"?
They were dressed up like halloween.
They ate to many pickles
They were ready to fish
They looked like they had to much to drink
32
Why does Dally have a heater?
It helps defrost his car windows
To stay warm
He can fire up his cigaret with it
To scare the Socs.
33
Why does Johnny like the gift more than Pony?
Johnny just regifted on he recieved
Johnny enjoys giving gifts
Pony can't read
Johnny likes to learn about the Civil War
34
Why does Rand visit Pony?
To see if Pony is alive
To tell Pony that he has to talk to the judge the next day
To see if he can barrow some money
To asked Pony a question
35
What does Ponyboy mean when he says "Johnny and understood each other without saying a word"
They know each other really well
They had signs to communicate
They are in a fight
They were taking a test and know they can't talk
36
Why was Randy so surprised that Pony was featured in the paper?
Pony is selfish
That a Greaser would risked his life to save the kids
Pony doesn't like people
Pony is not a real person
37
How does Johnny compare Pony and his brothers to his parents?
They fight to much
Pony isn't like either
Darry looks like his Dad
Soda looks like his mom
38
Why does Randy say "he won't show to the rumble"?
He's sick of fighting
He gets nervous to fight in front of people
He is scared to fight
Randy always loses
39
What happens to Pony
Goes to the hospital with shock/exhaustion/minor concussion
He was a sleep and delirious from Saturday to Tuesday
They put a saddle on him
He passes out after Dally dies
40
Why does Pony ask Cherry about her view of the sunset
He is blind
She has never seen a sunset before
To remind Cherry that they aren't so different after all
Because they are in different places
41
What injuries did Pony describe that Steve got from the rumble?
Stiches in his cheek
Broken ribs
Wide cut on his lip
Black eye
42
How does Dally get to the Rumble?
He threatened a nurse with Two-Bits switch blade.
He rides a horse
He walks
He gets a ride from his mom
43
Why does Pony want to fight?
Everyones doing it
Because of hatred
For Pride
He doesn't have a good reason to fight
44
What are the differences between Pony's gang and the other Greasers that came to the rumble?
The other gangs had a leader and were organized
Pony's was just a group of friends that stuck together
The sizes
Where they lived
45
What injuries did Pony describe that Darry got from the rumble?
Stiches in his cheek
Black eye
Broken ribs
Wide cut on his lip
46
Why does Two-Bit want to fight?
To show off
Because of hatred
For Pride
Everyones doing it
47
What is a fair fight according to Two-Bit?
A fight where each person has their friends
A cage match
A fight between 2 people with no weapons
A royal rumble
48
What injuries did Pony describe that Two-Bit got from the rumble?
Wide cut on his lip
Stiches in his cheek
Broken ribs
Black eye
49
What gift does Johnny bring Pony?
A bag of chips
Different Costume
The book Gone with the wind
Suit case
50
What injuries did Pony describe that Soda got from the rumble?
Broken ribs
Wide cut on his lip
Black eye
Stiches in his cheek
51
How does Ponyboy react to what Sodapop tells him about Darry
Sadly
angrily
Sarcastically
Happily
52
Why does Dally look sick
He feels really bad for Johnny
He ate to much candy
He ate at Taco Bell
He wasn't vaccinated when he was a kid
53
What does the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" is about?
Gold melts
People steal gold
Metal rusts
Everything Changes
54
Who are the Socs?
The Jocks
The Drop outs
The rich kids
The Glee Club
55
What does "gallant" mean
Brave
Heroic
Charming
56
Which one of these DIDN'T happen at the fight
Phony gets kick in the head
Greasers get minor injuries
The Soc's never showed up
Dally shows up
57
How does Johnny's attitude about his parents change?
He didn't like his parents and now he does
He wishes he had different parent and now he doesnt
It hasn't changed
At first he wanted their attention and now he doesn't
58
Why is the gang important to Johnny?
They are all in the Band together
They owe him money
The gang members are essentially the only real family he has
They are coming to his birthday party
59
How do Darry and Paul know each other
They are brothers
They played football together
They have the same car
They both work at Burger King
60
What are the rules of the rumble
Cage match
Junk yard rules
Fists only and first to run loses
Total War
61
What changes happened to Pony after the trial
Pony went to jail
Nothing
He dropped out of school
He tried to act tougher
62
What happens when Pony comes home after curfew?
Went to bed
Got a snak
Did his homework
Got into a fight with Darry and ran from home
63
Why do Pony and Johnny turn to Dally?
He has bought a car before
Dally is the Dad
Dallys been in messes before
He's older
64
What does Pony decide to write for his theme for his English Class?
The Outsiders
The Socs
The Greasers
We are all in this together
65
During the trial, how do Darry and Soda stand by Dally?
They said they're friends so not seem as bad as Dally
not at all they sat
On two feet
They pretended not to know Dally
66
How do Pony and Johnny disguise themselves?
Pony dressed up like a Soc & Johnny dressed up like a priest
Goldie locks and the 3 bears
They cut their hair and Pony bleached his hair
They bought fireman costumes
67
What injuries did Johnny sustain at the church
Bubonic Pleague
a broken back, Shock, and 3rd degree burns
Chickenpox
Mrsa
68
What is "weed" slang for in the 1967
The unwanted fungus in your yard
Cigarette
The rate at which someone is growing
Flower
69
Who are the Greasers
The Band
A group putting together a charity
A gang of poor and lower-middle class teens
The graduating class
70
Who shows up to the rumble unexpectedly?
Mark
Dally
Harold
Johnny
71
What was the outcome of the trial?
The trial hasn't ended yet
Pony was acquitted & the boys were allow to stay together
They were all found guilty
There was no trial
72
Why does Soda run out on his brothers?
He needs more carbenation
His Syrup is empty
He is tired of being in the middle of their fights
There is a hole in the bottom of the cup
73
What does Two-Bit mean when he says "Pony listen dont get tough you aren't like the rest of us"
Pony doesn't know how to be tough
He wants Pony to stay kind hearted
Pony can't hack it as a tough guy
Pony is weak
74
In Johnnys letter to Pony, what does he want shared with Dally?
He is happy about it
It doesn't change
He becomes angry about it
watch the sunset for a reminder of all the good in the world
75
In Johnnys letter to Pony, how does his attitude change towards dying?
He ends up being okay with it
He becomes angry about it
It doesn't change
He is happy about it
76
Who was with Johnny when he died?
A Doctor
Ponny and Dally
The nurse
Nobody
77
What is a heater?
Something that warms the house
Electric blanket
Gun
Microwave
78
How is Dally gallant, according to Johnny
Pulled an elderly woman from a burning building
Dally is calm in his face of danger
Swam across the Atlantic Ocean
He rescued a cat from the tree
79
Why does Steve want to fight?
For Pride
To show off
For fun
Because of hatred
80
What were they Greasers doing before the rumble
Having dinner
Getting ready for school
Playing poker/talking/getting dressed
Calling their families

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