CHAPTER 5:
1. Do you think hiding out was the best thing for Johnny and Ponyboy to do? Why or why not?
1. Yes, because they are wanted criminals. They don't want to be put in jail, so they have to hide and make sure no one sees them.
2. What did Johnny admire about Dally?
2. He admires his cursing and how he talks and acts.
3. Why did the boys cut their hair? Does the length of hair mean much to the boys? Is it important to you? To adults you know?
3. They don't want people to recognize them. It's a disguise. People see how long their hair is and automatically assume they're a Greaser. It's their style. It's important to me to have long hair. Adults say that I should have medium-sized hair.
4. Based on the supplies Johnny collected, what can you conclude about Johnny?
4. Very resourceful and thoughtful. Has probably ran away before because he knows what to have. He brings well thought-out supplies. He knows how to kill time and what to bring when running away.
5. Do you think crying helped the boys or made them weaker? Why?
5. It's not a sign of weakness because they just killed someone and it's a part of life.
6. What do you think the poem by Robert Frost on page 77 means? What do you think Frost is describing? Why do you think Ponyboy remembered this poem?
6. Everything changes and nothing stays forever. He says that nothing can stay gold and everything changes in life. He remembers this because it was the only poem he didn't really understand.
7. What is another word for “heater”?
7. Another word for, "heater," is gun.
8. Do you think Ponyboy and Johnny will ever be able to go home again? Why or why not?
8. Yes, because Dally is now there and they miss their home. They feel very home-sick and they just want to be with the gang, where they would have someone to look after them.
9. How does Johnny write a note to Ponyboy?
9. He writes in to the dust.
10. What is the one thing the Greasers are proud of?
10. They are proud of their hair.
11. How do Johnny and Ponyboy pass the time?
11. They read "Gone with the Wind," they play poker, and they smoke.
12. Who comes to visit Johnny and Ponyboy?
12. Dally visits them.
13. Where do the police think Johnny and Ponyboy have gone?
13. They think that they are in Texas.
14. Who is spying on the Socs for the Greasers?
14. Cherry Valance is a spy.
CHAPTER 6:
1. Why do you think Cherry chose to associate with – and later help – Johnny and Ponyboy? Is she a spy?
1. She likes Johnny and Ponyboy. She felt as if the incident of Ponyboy being drowned is her fault. She's a spy for the Greasers.
2. Why do you think Johnny decided they should turn themselves in?
2. It's the right thing to do and they can't hide forever. They might be let off easily too. They're homesick and want to go home.
3. What did Ponyboy learn about Dally?
3. Dally doesn't care about his family but he actually does care about Johnny and Ponyboy and for the first time, he understands why he has gray eyes and that he's like that.
4. Would you say Ponyboy and Johnny are heroes? Why or why not?
4. Yes they are heroes because they still saved the kids and each other. They aren't heroes because they killed someone and they might have started the fire.
5. Why wouldn’t Dally go into the church for the kids, but he did go in for Johnny?
5. He cares for Johnny more and knows more about him then he does with the other children. He wants to make sure that Johnny is okay.
6. When they are at Dairy Queen, what does Johnny tell Dally he is going to do?
6. He tells him that he is going to turn himself in. He's sick and tired of just hiding from the police.
7. How have Johnny’s parents reacted to his running away?
7. They don't care because they don't really pay attention to him. They don't care what happens to him or what he does.
8. What do the boys see when they reach the top of Jay Mountain?
8. They see that the Church is on fire and then they see that there are still some kids inside.
9. When is the only time Ponyboy can remember seeing Johnny without a defeated, suspicious look in his eyes?
9. He sees that he's actually having fun saving the kids and that he enjoys it.
10. How does Dally get burned?
10. He pulls Johnny out of the window to try and save him from being hurt.
11. How does Johnny get hurt?
11. He gets burned and the roof falls.
12. What does Darry do when he sees Ponyboy in the hospital?
12. He cries because he actually cares for him.
13. At the hospital Ponyboy realizes that Darry really cares for him. Why has Darry been so hard on Ponyboy in the past?
13. He wants him to have a better and more successful life than he has had. He doesn't want to lose anyone else. He wants what's best for Ponyboy.
CHAPTER 7:
1. How were the boys injured? Why could they be considered heroes?
1. Johnny has a third-degrees burn and Ponyboy and bump and bruise has a bump on his back. They saved the children in the Church.
2. What additional problems did the brother face after Ponyboy’s return?
2. Johnny might die and the brothers might be separated.
3. What did Randy say kids want from parents? Do you agree or would you add some other points?
3. For parents to say "no" to them. It shows that they care for you and your future. I agree and I think that they also need to include a good explanation.
4. Why are Ponyboy and Johnny scared of the police?
4. They're afraid that they might be put in Jail.
5. What do you think it would have been like for Johnny to return to his home in a wheelchair?
5. He was abused physically and mentally. They wouldn't really care.
6. What was it about Ponyboy that made others confide in him i.e., Cherry, Johnny, Randy?
6. He's understanding and he's open. He doesn't have a bad reputation and he's friends with everybody. He's smart and not a typical Greaser.
7. Why didn’t Randy want to fight in the rumble?
7. He was sick and tired of all the fighting because it wouldn't do anything good for them. Greasers would still remain Greasers and the Socs would still remain Socs no matter what happens or who wins.
8. What do the doctors say about Dally’s injuries?
8. He's going to be fine.
9. What do the doctors say about Johnny’s injuries?
9. He may not walk again or he might die.
10. What one food does Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry all like for breakfast?
10. They like Chocolate Cake.
11. Why does Darry leave the front door unlocked?
11. If anyone doesn't have a place to be, they can cool off at their house.
12. What charges were being brought against Johnny?
12. He's being charged for manslaughter, resisting of being arrested, and running away.
13. What will the court decide about Ponyboy?
13. He might be sent to a boy's home. They're also going to determine if he should be charged for running away.
14. Where did Soda’s girlfriend go?
14. She went to Florida to live with her grandma.
15. Why does Randy say the rumble between the Socs and the Greasers won’t solve anything?
15. It won't do anything good for them at the end at the day. Greasers will still be Greasers and Socs will still be Socs no matter who wins.
CHAPTER 8:
1. Why did Ponyboy and Two-bit think they couldn’t get along without Johnny?
1. He's the gang's pet. They look after and take care of him. He's their prized possession.
2. How did Johnny feel about dying?
2. He feels that he's too young to die.
3. What did Johnny want the boys to get for him in the hospital? Why were these things important?
3. Wants the book, "Gone with the Wind," and hair grease. He enjoyed it when Ponyboy read to him and hair grease represents being a greaser.
4. How close to the truth was Johnny when he said he didn’t want to see his mother?
4. She was never there for him and he's afraid that she's just coming to see him to stir up trouble.
5. What was the significance of Ponyboy asking Cherry, “can you see the sunset real good from the West Side”?
5. It's the one thing that they can both see and that they both enjoy. Everyone's the same.
6. What two things does Johnny tell Two-Bit he wants him to bring?
6. Wants the book, "Gone with the Wind," and hair grease. He enjoyed it when Ponyboy read to him and hair grease represents being a greaser.
7. Who comes to visit Johnny besides Ponyboy and Two-Bit?
7. Tim Shepard.
8. What does Two-Bit give to Dally?
8. A fancy black-handled switch-blade.
9. What does Two-Bit say keeps Darry from being a Soc?
9. The gang, mostly Soda and Ponyboy.
10. Why does Cherry say she can’t visit Johnny?
10. He killed Bob and she can't look anyone that killed Bob.
1. Do you think hiding out was the best thing for Johnny and Ponyboy to do? Why or why not?
1. Yes, because they are wanted criminals. They don't want to be put in jail, so they have to hide and make sure no one sees them.
2. What did Johnny admire about Dally?
2. He admires his cursing and how he talks and acts.
3. Why did the boys cut their hair? Does the length of hair mean much to the boys? Is it important to you? To adults you know?
3. They don't want people to recognize them. It's a disguise. People see how long their hair is and automatically assume they're a Greaser. It's their style. It's important to me to have long hair. Adults say that I should have medium-sized hair.
4. Based on the supplies Johnny collected, what can you conclude about Johnny?
4. Very resourceful and thoughtful. Has probably ran away before because he knows what to have. He brings well thought-out supplies. He knows how to kill time and what to bring when running away.
5. Do you think crying helped the boys or made them weaker? Why?
5. It's not a sign of weakness because they just killed someone and it's a part of life.
6. What do you think the poem by Robert Frost on page 77 means? What do you think Frost is describing? Why do you think Ponyboy remembered this poem?
6. Everything changes and nothing stays forever. He says that nothing can stay gold and everything changes in life. He remembers this because it was the only poem he didn't really understand.
7. What is another word for “heater”?
7. Another word for, "heater," is gun.
8. Do you think Ponyboy and Johnny will ever be able to go home again? Why or why not?
8. Yes, because Dally is now there and they miss their home. They feel very home-sick and they just want to be with the gang, where they would have someone to look after them.
9. How does Johnny write a note to Ponyboy?
9. He writes in to the dust.
10. What is the one thing the Greasers are proud of?
10. They are proud of their hair.
11. How do Johnny and Ponyboy pass the time?
11. They read "Gone with the Wind," they play poker, and they smoke.
12. Who comes to visit Johnny and Ponyboy?
12. Dally visits them.
13. Where do the police think Johnny and Ponyboy have gone?
13. They think that they are in Texas.
14. Who is spying on the Socs for the Greasers?
14. Cherry Valance is a spy.
CHAPTER 6:
1. Why do you think Cherry chose to associate with – and later help – Johnny and Ponyboy? Is she a spy?
1. She likes Johnny and Ponyboy. She felt as if the incident of Ponyboy being drowned is her fault. She's a spy for the Greasers.
2. Why do you think Johnny decided they should turn themselves in?
2. It's the right thing to do and they can't hide forever. They might be let off easily too. They're homesick and want to go home.
3. What did Ponyboy learn about Dally?
3. Dally doesn't care about his family but he actually does care about Johnny and Ponyboy and for the first time, he understands why he has gray eyes and that he's like that.
4. Would you say Ponyboy and Johnny are heroes? Why or why not?
4. Yes they are heroes because they still saved the kids and each other. They aren't heroes because they killed someone and they might have started the fire.
5. Why wouldn’t Dally go into the church for the kids, but he did go in for Johnny?
5. He cares for Johnny more and knows more about him then he does with the other children. He wants to make sure that Johnny is okay.
6. When they are at Dairy Queen, what does Johnny tell Dally he is going to do?
6. He tells him that he is going to turn himself in. He's sick and tired of just hiding from the police.
7. How have Johnny’s parents reacted to his running away?
7. They don't care because they don't really pay attention to him. They don't care what happens to him or what he does.
8. What do the boys see when they reach the top of Jay Mountain?
8. They see that the Church is on fire and then they see that there are still some kids inside.
9. When is the only time Ponyboy can remember seeing Johnny without a defeated, suspicious look in his eyes?
9. He sees that he's actually having fun saving the kids and that he enjoys it.
10. How does Dally get burned?
10. He pulls Johnny out of the window to try and save him from being hurt.
11. How does Johnny get hurt?
11. He gets burned and the roof falls.
12. What does Darry do when he sees Ponyboy in the hospital?
12. He cries because he actually cares for him.
13. At the hospital Ponyboy realizes that Darry really cares for him. Why has Darry been so hard on Ponyboy in the past?
13. He wants him to have a better and more successful life than he has had. He doesn't want to lose anyone else. He wants what's best for Ponyboy.
CHAPTER 7:
1. How were the boys injured? Why could they be considered heroes?
1. Johnny has a third-degrees burn and Ponyboy and bump and bruise has a bump on his back. They saved the children in the Church.
2. What additional problems did the brother face after Ponyboy’s return?
2. Johnny might die and the brothers might be separated.
3. What did Randy say kids want from parents? Do you agree or would you add some other points?
3. For parents to say "no" to them. It shows that they care for you and your future. I agree and I think that they also need to include a good explanation.
4. Why are Ponyboy and Johnny scared of the police?
4. They're afraid that they might be put in Jail.
5. What do you think it would have been like for Johnny to return to his home in a wheelchair?
5. He was abused physically and mentally. They wouldn't really care.
6. What was it about Ponyboy that made others confide in him i.e., Cherry, Johnny, Randy?
6. He's understanding and he's open. He doesn't have a bad reputation and he's friends with everybody. He's smart and not a typical Greaser.
7. Why didn’t Randy want to fight in the rumble?
7. He was sick and tired of all the fighting because it wouldn't do anything good for them. Greasers would still remain Greasers and the Socs would still remain Socs no matter what happens or who wins.
8. What do the doctors say about Dally’s injuries?
8. He's going to be fine.
9. What do the doctors say about Johnny’s injuries?
9. He may not walk again or he might die.
10. What one food does Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry all like for breakfast?
10. They like Chocolate Cake.
11. Why does Darry leave the front door unlocked?
11. If anyone doesn't have a place to be, they can cool off at their house.
12. What charges were being brought against Johnny?
12. He's being charged for manslaughter, resisting of being arrested, and running away.
13. What will the court decide about Ponyboy?
13. He might be sent to a boy's home. They're also going to determine if he should be charged for running away.
14. Where did Soda’s girlfriend go?
14. She went to Florida to live with her grandma.
15. Why does Randy say the rumble between the Socs and the Greasers won’t solve anything?
15. It won't do anything good for them at the end at the day. Greasers will still be Greasers and Socs will still be Socs no matter who wins.
CHAPTER 8:
1. Why did Ponyboy and Two-bit think they couldn’t get along without Johnny?
1. He's the gang's pet. They look after and take care of him. He's their prized possession.
2. How did Johnny feel about dying?
2. He feels that he's too young to die.
3. What did Johnny want the boys to get for him in the hospital? Why were these things important?
3. Wants the book, "Gone with the Wind," and hair grease. He enjoyed it when Ponyboy read to him and hair grease represents being a greaser.
4. How close to the truth was Johnny when he said he didn’t want to see his mother?
4. She was never there for him and he's afraid that she's just coming to see him to stir up trouble.
5. What was the significance of Ponyboy asking Cherry, “can you see the sunset real good from the West Side”?
5. It's the one thing that they can both see and that they both enjoy. Everyone's the same.
6. What two things does Johnny tell Two-Bit he wants him to bring?
6. Wants the book, "Gone with the Wind," and hair grease. He enjoyed it when Ponyboy read to him and hair grease represents being a greaser.
7. Who comes to visit Johnny besides Ponyboy and Two-Bit?
7. Tim Shepard.
8. What does Two-Bit give to Dally?
8. A fancy black-handled switch-blade.
9. What does Two-Bit say keeps Darry from being a Soc?
9. The gang, mostly Soda and Ponyboy.
10. Why does Cherry say she can’t visit Johnny?
10. He killed Bob and she can't look anyone that killed Bob.