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- 1. Multiple Choice
In the exposition, Ponyboy tells us repeatedly, "I don't use my head." What can we infer that Pony knows?
Pony knows that he is smart, but he doesn't want the other members of the gang to know.
Ponyboy knows that he shouldn't be walking alone because he could easily get jumped by the Socs.
Ponyboy knows that he should listen to Darry, but he just isn't very smart.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Who is the narrator of this story?
Dally
Darry
Ponyboy
Soda
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAs the Socs surrounded Ponyboy, he winced in fear imagining the beating he was about to receive.
Using context clues, what does the word winced most likely mean?to tense up from pain or flinchto shrug off, not see as a problemto beg for mercyto imagine or prepare for something of surprise - 4. Multiple Choice
Why does Darry have to work so hard?
To buy nice clothes
To support his brothers
To buy a new Corvair
To bail Dally out of jail
- 5. Multiple ChoiceTo Darry, it is unfathomable why Ponyboy would be walking alone when he knows that the Socs are looking for Greasers to jump.
Using context clues, what does the word unfathomable mean?negligent, poor judgmentcareless, recklesswise, easily understoodimpossible to understand or comprehend - 6. Multiple Choice
Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry all lost their parents at a young age. Johnny Cade is beat up by his father. Dally is basically a run away, and Steve is Soda's best friend. Which reason for joining a gang can we infer applies the most to this group of friends? (think of the theme)
identity or recognition
protection
Friendship and family
intimidation
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which member of the "greasers" is like the gang's pet. He is everyone's kid brother, gets beat by his father, and ignored by his mother?
Steve Randall
Johnny Cade
Dallas Winston
Ponyboy
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are problems that Johnny has in his life except...His father beats himHis mother ignores himHe was badly beaten by the SocsHe spent time in jail for stealing
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe Greasers have more money than the Socs. True or falseTrueFalse
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does Ponyboy tell Cherry while standing in line for popcorn?
She has beautiful red hair.
He's not really a Greaser.
Johnny was jumped by the Socs.
He likes going out with Socy girls.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the point that Cherry tries to make about the Socs?Bob is actually a really nice guy.Things are tough for everyone, regardless of who you are.The Socs are all stuck up and mischievousShe is in love with Dally.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Ponyboy come to learn when talking with Cherry?That all Socs are bad peopleThat Socs and Greasers are more alike than he thoughtThat the Socs didn't mean to beat up Johnny beforeThat Cherry wants to date him but can't because he's a Greaser
- 13. Multiple Choice
What does Ponyboy say is the difference between the Socs and Greasers?
social status
money & power
emotional feelings
all of the above
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which Signpost is this?:
p. 26, 29- Ponyboy repeatedly describes how the gang sticks together. This is important to show the theme of family and familial love.
Memory Moment
Tough Questions
Again and Again
Words of the Wiser
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which signpost is this?:
p. 24- Even though he is usually quiet, nervous and scared, Johnny stood up to tough Dally, yelling at him to stop "hitting on" Cherry.
Again and Again
Contrast and Contradiction
Aha Moment
Tough Questions
- 16. Multiple Choice
What signpost is this?:
p. 31- Ponyboy tells Cherry about when Johnny was jumped. We learn that Johnny was hurt bad by the Socs and is so scared, he will kill anyone who tries to jump him again.
Memory Moment
Words of the Wiser
Aha Moment
Tough Questions
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which signpost is this?:
"Not all of us are like that," Cherry said. "That’s like saying all you greasers are like Dallas Winston. I’ll bet he’s jumped a few people.”
Pony has to pause to digest the information. It was true, not all Socs were bad and neither were all the greasers.
Memory Moment
Tough Questions
Again and Again
Aha Moment
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