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- 1. Multiple Choicean implied comparison between two unlike things without using the words "like" or "as"similemetaphorpersonificationimagery
- 2. Multiple Choicewhen a nonhuman things is given human characteristicspersonificationidiomsymbolismirony
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho said, "Darry and me, we're okay now."JohnnyDallySodapopPonyboy
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWho said, "I don't want to die now. It ain't long enough. Sixteen years ain't long enough."BobRandySodapopJohnny
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWho said, "Don't you know a rumble ain't a rumble unless I'm in it?"DallyDarryTim ShepherdSodapop
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWho said, "I'm not going to show at the rumble tonight."PonyboyDarryDallyRandy
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho said, "I don't know if you should be in this rumble, Pony."DallyDarrySodapopTwo-Bit
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWho said, "I wouldn't have. I would have let those kids burn to death."RandyDallyTwo-BitSteve
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWho said, "Oh, maybe Bob asked for it. But I couldn't ever look at the person who killed him."CherryRandyTimMarcia
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat do Bob and Johnny have in common?Neither of their parents really cared about them.They both like to drink.They are both tried to rescue the kids.They both like to rumble.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Johnny ask for while in the hospital?To be left aloneHis motherHair oil and a bookA deck of cards
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Dally ask for while in the hospital?A bookCigarettesA switchbladeA deck of cards
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy doesn't Johnny want to see his mother?She'll just talk about the trouble he caused.She'll just cry a lot.He only wants to seek his father.He doesn't have a mother.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho surprisingly showed up at the rumble?BobRandyDallyJohnny
- 15. Multiple Choice
"He'd grab one guy's press hat and another's camera and walk around interviewing the nurses and mimicking TV reporters."
What does mimicking mean?
to beam or shine
to frown
to copy or imitate
to speak in a slow manner
- 16. Multiple Choice
“Why don’t you get a job?” Steve said. “Ever consider working for a living?”
“Work?” Two-Bit was aghast. “And ruin my rep?”
aghast means
suspicious
careful
struck with shock
dismal
- 17. Multiple Choice
“Why don’t you get a job?” Steve said. “Ever consider working for a living?”
“Work?” Two-Bit was aghast. “And ruin my rep?”
A synonym for aghast would be
shocked
believing
understanding
friendly
- 18. Multiple Choice
"'I won't be able to walk again,' Johnny started, then faltered."
faltered means
without feeling
perfection
hesitated in doing something
happening again
- 19. Multiple Choice
"'I won't be able to walk again,' Johnny started, then faltered."
A word below that could replace faltered in this sentence is:
acted
hesitated
caught
remembered
- 20. Multiple Choice
"It was the reward of two hours of walking, aimlessly around a hardware store, to divert suspicion."
divert means
to speak slowly
to allow something to happen
to reroute or redirect
to frown or scowl
- 21. Multiple Choice
"We had stood there, clenching our teeth and grimacing, with sweat pouring down our faces, and the smell of burning flesh making us sick, each refusing to holler, until Tim happened to stroll by."
grimacing means
to look confused
to scowl, frown
to look nervous
winking
- 22. Multiple Choice
"We mostly stuck with our own outfits, so I was a little leery of going over to him, but I shrugged."
leery means
happening again
suspicious, cautious, careful
reroute, redirect
overjoyed; excited
- 23. Multiple Choice
"His face contracted in agony, and sweat streamed down his face."
agony means
pain or suffering
happiness; joy
healthy; feeling good
suspicious
- 24. Multiple ChoiceRead this excerpt from the novel: "We sat down grinning at each other. Dally was his usual mean, ornery self. He was okay."
What does ornery mean in this sentence?bad-temperedhappyconfusedindifferent - 25. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Randy, why did Bob get into so much trouble?His parents were too busy working to notice him.His older brother got all of the attention.His parents were always fighting and wanted a divorce.His parents gave into him too much and he was looking for attention.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWho wins the rumble?DallyTim ShepardThe GreasersThe Socs
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhen he reads the newspaper stories about the fire, where does Ponyboy learn that he has to go?Juvenile court.The hospital.Texas.Back to school.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat were Johnny's final words?"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold...""Always remember me, Ponyboy...""It was worth it...everything...""You are my best friend, Ponyboy."
- 29. Multiple ChoicePony decides the only good reason for fighting is -to show a sense of prideto have funself-defense
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Darry hate Paul Holden?Paul reminds him of what Darry could have beenPaul is a snobby Soc who thinks he is superiorThey were rivals on the high school football teamPaul insults Darry for being a Greaser
- 31. Multiple ChoiceDescribe Johnny's attitude towards death.He peacefully accepts itHe welcomes it as a relief from his painHe does not want to be separated from DallyHe feels he is too young to die
- 32. Multiple ChoiceJared did not fit in well in the private school because he rebelled against ________________________ of having to dress like everyone else.conformityexploitdivertresemblance
- 33. Multiple ChoiceHe lied to ________________________ attention from the real situation.bleakdivertrecurringresemblance
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Soda do to make the reporters "in stitches?"He hit them.He made them laugh.He got them lost in the hospital.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceHow has Ponyboy's view of the Socs changed?He now hates them even more.He now sees them as human beings with problems.He now sees them as cold and unfeeling.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceDuring the rumble, Darry finds himself fighting against...The Soc who tried to drown Pony.Cherry's boyfriendAn old football teammate and friend.Tim Shepard
- 37. Multiple ChoiceAs Johnny is dying, he says that fighting is...funuselessimportantgallant
- 38. Multiple ChoiceHow did Dally and Pony trick the fuzz when they were pulled over?Dally told Pony to "look sick" and pretend that he fell off a motorcycleDally told the fuzz they got a flat tire and needed a lift.Pony told Dally to "look sick" and pretend he fell off a motorcycle.Dally told the fuzz their friend was dying and needed to see him before it was too late.
- 39. Multiple ChoiceThe one thing that Johnny asks for when Two-bit visits him is:chocolate cakea copy of 'Gone With the Wind'.Two-bit's bladecigarettes
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWho says the following quote: “We gotta win that fight tonight. We gotta get even with the Socs. For Johnny.”PonyTwo-bitDarryDally
- 41. Multiple Choice
According to Jerry, why did the reporters take so many pictures?
They were from several different newspapers.
The police were about to arrest Ponyboy.
There wasn't any other news to write about.
The boys were very good looking.
- 42. Multiple Choice
What are Johnny's injuries?
Broken neck and 3rd degree burns
Broken back and 2nd degree burns
Broken back and 3rd degree burns
Broken leg and 3rd degree burns
- 43. Multiple Choice
What do all 3 boys like for breakfast?
Hard boiled eggs
Chocolate cake
Bacon and eggs
Pancakes
- 44. Multiple Choice
Read this sentence from Ch. 7: “Can’t you two wait till I set the eggs down before you go shovin’ me all over the country?” Which figurative language device is being used in this quote?
Hyperbole
Personification
Simile
Onomatopoeia
- 45. Multiple Choice
What is Johnny being charged with?
Carrying a concealed weapon
First degree murder
Theft
Manslaughter
- 46. Multiple Choice
What did we learn about Ponyboy in the newspaper?
He was the quarterback for the football team.
He was a member of the drama club.
He was the editor of the school newspaper.
He was a track star.
- 47. Multiple Choice
What happened to Sandy?
She went to the prom with a new boyfriend instead of Soda.
She got a scholarship and is going to the Univeristy of Florida.
She quit her job at the shop with Soda and is working for the movie theater.
She moved in with her grandmother who lives in Florida.
- 48. Multiple Choice
What did Randy tell Ponyboy?
He is very angry and will hurt them at the rumble.
He wouldn’t have saved the kids and he is not going to the rumble.
His brother is in Ponyboy’s class and he wants them to get to know each other.
His father is disappointed in him and he is planning on moving to Florida.
- 49. Multiple Choice
According to Randy, why did Bob get into so much trouble?
His parents were too busy working to notice him.
His older brother got all of the attention.
His parents were always fighting and wanted to get a divorce.
His parents gave in to him too much and he was looking for attention.
- 50. Multiple Choice
How did Two-Bit and Ponyboy get in to see Johnny?
The doctor let them in because he thought Johnny might die.
They sneaked in through the back door of the hospital.
The doctor left a list of visitors and they were on it.
They called Johnny and he let them in through the window.
- 51. Multiple Choice
Read this sentence from Ch. 8: “Johnny almost grinned as he nodded. ‘Tuff enough,’ he managed, and by the way his eyes were glowing, I figured Southern gentlemen had nothing on Johnny Cade.” What literary device is being used with the underlined words?
Falling action
Literary allusion
Simile
Genre
- 52. Multiple Choice
Read this sentence from Ch. 8: “I could see that even a few words were tiring him out; he was as pale as the pillow and looked awful.” Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Assonance
Flashback
- 53. Multiple Choice
Who blamed Ponyboy and Two-Bit for Johnny’s condition?
Randy
Jerry
Johnny’s mother
Johnny’s father
- 54. Multiple Choice
Why did Dallas get nervous about Ponyboy?
He thought he broke his neck when he put the fire out on his back.
He thought the State was going to put him into a foster home.
He thought Ponyboy forgot to visit Johnny in the hospital.
He thought Ponyboy was still angry at Darry.
- 55. Multiple Choice
What are sunsets a symbol of in this novel?
The anger between the Socs and Greasers.
The connection between Ponyboy and Cherry.
The lighter side of Dallas’s personality.
The end of innocence.
- 56. Multiple Choice
What clue told Cherry that Bob beat Johnny up in the beginning of the novel?
his car
his rings
his journal
his clothes
- 57. Multiple Choice
Read the excerpt from the novel: “We sat down grinning at each other. Dally was his usual mean, ornery self. He was okay.” What does the underlined word mean?
Bad-tempered
Happy
Confused
Indifferent
- 58. Multiple Choice
Why does Ponyboy feel uncomfortable about the rumble?
He knows he is out of shape.
He knows he has a fever.
He can’t find his weapon.
He doesn’t like to fight.
- 59. Multiple Choice
Why isn’t Curly Shepard going to the rumble?
He moved to Florida.
He doesn’t want to fight anymore.
He is in the reformatory.
He ran away.
- 60. Multiple Choice
How did the Greasers act on the way to the rumble?
They were happy and performing acrobatics.
They were quiet and concentrating on their moves.
They were afraid but did not want to show it.
They were concerned about the Socs.
- 61. Multiple Choice
Who started the rumble?
Darry and Dallas
Darry and Paul
Ponyboy and Curly
Soda and Ponyboy
- 62. Multiple Choice
Who did Ponyboy team up with in the rumble?
Two-Bit
Darry
Steve
Dally
- 63. Multiple Choice
What did Johnny say when Dally told him that they beat the Socs?
“Tuff enough!”
“I knew them Socs were going down...it was just a matter of time.”
“Useless...fighting’s no good.”
“You are crazy...”
- 64. Multiple Choice
What made Johnny’s eyes glow with pride?
The Greasers put up a good fight.
Dallas said he was proud of him.
Ponyboy said he was his best friend.
Darry said he could move in with them.
- 65. Multiple Choice
What were Johnny’s final words?
“It was worth it...everything...”
“Always remember me, Ponyboy...”
You are my best friend, Ponyboy.”
“Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold...”
- 66. Multiple Choice
Who lost complete control at the death of Johnny?
Ponyboy
Dallas
Darry
Two-Bit
- 67. Multiple Choice
Which statement from Chapter 7 best describe how Ponyboy felt after speaking with the doctor about Johnny’s prognosis?
F “In our Ford I was suddenly overcome by sleepiness.”
G “A pain was growing in my throat and I wanted to cry, but greasers don’t cry in front of
strangers.”
H “I was the first one up the next morning.”
J “No, they ain’t goin’ to put us in a boys’ home.”
- 68. Multiple Choice
Which statement best expresses the theme in Chapter 7?
A “Somebody needs to lay down the law, set the limits, give him something solid to stand on.”
B “Things were rough all over, but it was better that way. That way you could tell the other
guy was human too.”
C “Running away won’t help.”
D “The reporters fired one question right after another at me and got me so confused I didn’t
know what was coming off.”
- 69. Multiple Choice
4. In Chapter 7 Ponyboy states “Our front door is always unlocked in case one of the boys is hacked off at his parents and needs a place to lay over and cool off.”
From this statement, the reader can infer that-
F Most people leave their doors unlocked in their neighborhood.
G Darry is sometimes not as strict as he seems.
H Darry wants to make Ponyboy and Soda feel comfortable since their parents have died.
J The neighborhood where they live is safe.
- 70. Multiple Choice
In Chapter 7 Randy tells Ponyboy: “Bob was a good guy... if his old man had just belted him—just once, he might still be alive.”
What do Randy’s words reveal about Bob?
A Bob needed his dad to monitor his behavior, so he would act more appropriately.
B Bob had a lot of friends and didn’t really mean to drown Ponyboy.
C Bob was mainly left alone by his parents and he didn’t deserve to die.
D Bob had friends, but they didn’t care about him.
- 71. Multiple Choice
Read this sentence from Chapter 8.
"Two-Bit walked aimlessly up and down the hallway to divert the nurse's attention.
The word aimlessly in the sentence above means-
F hastily
G cautiously
H without direction
J suspiciously
- 72. Multiple Choice
Read the following excerpt from Chapter 8.
"Can you see the sunset real good from the West Side? You can see it good from the East Side too."
What does Ponyboy imply in this excerpt?
F The sunset always looks better on the West Side.
G The sunset looks different from the east side and west side of town.
H Despite people’s social class, people are generally the same.
J People’s social status determines how happy they are in life.
- 73. Multiple Choice
Read the following excerpt from Chapter 9:
“Whirling suddenly, he slammed back against the
wall. His face contracted in agony and sweat
streamed down his face.”
Which words below best describe the author’s tone in this description of Dally?
F tense and agitated
G brave and dramatic
H excited and forceful
J suspenseful and happy
- 74. Multiple ChoiceWhen a person is mimicking someone, he is probably:Hurting themCopying themLaughing at themWatching them
- 75. Multiple ChoiceTo act with conformity is to act:the way society wants you toobedientlywith happinessgraciously
- 76. Multiple ChoiceIf you were in agony, you might experience:painexcitementjoyhappiness
- 77. Multiple ChoiceIf a teacher is aghast at someone‘s outburst in class, she is:mad at themsaddened by their behaviorshocked or amazedexcited by it
- 78. Multiple ChoiceTo be leery of someone means you are:worried about themattracted to themsuspicious of themsaddened by them
- 79. Multiple ChoiceAn example of grimacing could be:creating something beautifulsmilingmaking an ugly facedoing flips
- 80. Multiple ChoiceFaltered is closest in meaning to:continuedspent time foolishlyrestedstuttered
- 81. Multiple ChoiceWhen someone speaks of their exploits, they are not speaking of:heroic undertakingstheir adventuresbrave actionscowardly deeds
- 82. Multiple ChoiceA time in which one might speak contemptuously to another might be:if they didn't like themif they are seeking approvalif they felt uncomfortableif they are afraid of them
- 83. Multiple ChoiceIf someone was trying to divert your attention, they might:talk face to faceremind you to focustalk about something elsetell you to quiet down
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