6. Summarize what happened after the woman told Jerry that some of the children were missing, and before Pony ended up in the ambulance.
1.cries @ church 2 Ponyboy breaks a window 3 They get kids out. 4 Ponyboy on fire Dally pounds the flames 5 beam falls on Johnny
1. What happened when Cherry came to talk with the Greasers?
Some of them considered jumping her, but Two-Bit wouldn’t let them. She feels guilty and testify bob looks for fights and boys acted in self defence.
10. Why is Pony famous now?
His picture is in the paper because of the stabbing.
8. In what condition are Johnny and Dally?
Dally isn’t hurt that bad, just a burned arm, but Johnny is critical.
3. What did Johnny buy to help him and Pony pass the time?
Cards and a copy of a Gone with the Wind book.
10. What did Pony realize about Darry when he and Soda came to the hospital?
That he is only strict with him because he loves him and does not want to lose him like he lost his parents.
3. What did Johnny decide when they were at the Dairy Queen and Dally was talking about alternate hiding places?
That he wanted to go back and turn himself in.
4. What does Johnny think caused the fire?
He thinks their cigarettes started the fire.
5. How long have they been at the church?
Five days.
CH 5 Since the conflict has already been established, what part of plot is going on now?
Rising action
9. Why is Pony confused when Jerry tells him not to smoke?
Because everyone he knows smokes, except for Darry, and he doesn’t think there is anything wrong with it.
11. How is this a sign that the climax is coming soon?
Pony is starting to mature.
8. What did Soda say in his letter to Dally?
He is worried about him, and Darry is sorry he hit him. Dallas won’t say where they are, and Soda wishes they would turn themselves in.
7. How does Pony respond when Jerry tells him they are the bravest kids he has ever seen?
He tells him they are Greasers and that Johnny is wanted for murder and Dally has a record a mile long.
7. Explain the biblical allusion in the poem.
The poem refers to the Garden of Eden. It is a reminder that the world was perfect and innocent for only a short amount of time, just like spring and youth.
12. Who is a spy for the Greasers?
Cherry Valance.
5. Why were their kids near the church?
They were having a picnic in the areas.
4. Why did Pony have to dye his hair, but not Johnny?
Since Johnny is Italian and his coloring is dark, he would look fake with blonde hair and it might give his identity away by bringing attention to himself.
11. What has been happening between the two gangs since Bob was killed?
It is worse than ever, and Dally started carrying a gun.
6. What does, “Nothing Gold Can Stay” mean? Explain.
In the poem by Robert Frost, gold is thought of as early spring (nature’s first green is gold), and since spring does not last forever, it can’t stay. It is als
9. How did Soda know Dally could get the letter to Pony?
He just assumed that Dally would be the one they would turn to and help them out, so he brought the letter to Dally to give to Pony.
2. When Dally says that Cherry still doesn’t like him at all, what is Pony thinking?
He is thinking that she is afraid to show that she likes him because she is afraid that she will “love” him.
2. What went through Pony’s head when he was waiting for Johnny?
He pretends he is at home, with Darry cooking and Soda tickling him. He then feels cold and alone. He worries that Johnny has been captured and Dally killed
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