The OutsidersBy S.E. Hinton

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Mrs. McFadden Team 4 – Room 2031

Glossary of Terms

1) A'woofin' --Kidding or teasing

2) Bopper --Rumbler, or fighter, to the Brumly gang

3) Bum --Used as an adjective to mean wretched, worthless

4) Corn-poney --Unsophisticated, corny

5) Crocked --Drunk

6) Dig --Understand, appreciate

7) Heater --Gun

8) Holler uncle --Give up

9) Madras --A light, cotton fabric of various weaves, used for shirts.

10) One-horse --Small and insignificant

11) Pickled --Drunk

12) Rank --Used as an adjective to mean inferior

13) Reformatory --A correctional institution for minors

14) Savvy? --"Understand?"

15) Snooker --A game that is a variant of pool, played with 15 red balls

(with a point value of 1) and 6 balls of other colors (with point values from 2

to 7).

16) Soft --Delicate, not a good fighter

17) Switch --Short for switchblade, a type of pocketknife.

18) Tagalong --A person who follows another's lead.

19) Tuff --Different from "tough," which means rough; "tuff" means "cool,

sharp."

20) Weed —Cigarette

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The Gang of (Major) Characters!

Name Age

What does this

character look like?

How does this character act?

(Character traits)

How do other characters

react to/treat this character?

Symbol to represent character

Ponyboy Curtis

Sodapop Curtis

Darrel ‘Darry’ Curtis

Two-Bit Matthews

Dallas ‘Dally’ Winston

Johnny Cade

Steve Randle

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Chapter 1 Vocabulary#1 editorial: n. an article in the newspaper giving the views of the editors or publishers; an expression of opinionExample: The editorial in the paper expressed the opinion that white deer are invaluable.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#2 asset: n. an advantage, something helpful, a plus, a benefitExample: I would love to say that this is the backyard to my vacation property, but I am not so lucky to call this an asset of mine.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#3 madras: n. a fine, usually cotton, fabric with various designs (plaid)Example: In The Outsiders, the rich, preppy Socs wear madras shirts.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#4 rumble: n. a street fight, especially among gangsExample: In The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, the Greasers and the Socs are always getting caught up in a rumble.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#5 sagely: adv. wiselyExample: The wise, old man sagely said, “When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.”Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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#6 sullenly: adv. gloomily, silently, moroselyExample: Staring sullenly, the teenage boy gave his mom the cold shoulder when she asked him how his day was.Use it in a sentence: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 1 Questions

1. What perspective is S.E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders, told from? Who is telling the story?

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2. What interests does Ponyboy have? What does this reveal about his character?

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3. Who does Ponyboy live with? What happened to his parents?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What happens to Ponyboy as he walks home from the movies?

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5. What does “tuff” mean (pg. 12)? What word(s) do we use in today’s society to mean the same thing?

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6. Who does Ponyboy seem to be closest to? Why do you think that is?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter 1 Questions (continued)

7. Who does Ponyboy seem to clash with? Why do you think that is?

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8. Who is Sandy? How does Sodapop feel about Sandy?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 2 Vocabulary#1 nonchalantly: adv. giving an effect of unconcern or indifference; airily, coollyExample: Angelina nonchalantly lies in the sun and watches the world around her. Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#2 feud: n. a prolonged quarrel (fight), especially a lasting conflict between families or clans marked by violent attacks made for revengeExample: In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the Montagues and the Capulets are two noble families who feud bitterly. Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter 2 Questions1. The Outsiders is set during the 1960’s. What signs of the time did you

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2. What happens when Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally go to the drive-in movies?

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3. What happened to Johnny, in the past, which makes him seem so defeated and scared? Describe this defining moment.

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4. What did Johnny vow to do if someone ever “jumped” him again?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter 2 Questions (continued)

5. What do Cherry Valance and Marcia think of Johnny and Ponyboy?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Cherry tells Ponyboy, “We [Socs] have troubles you’ve never even heard of.” What kind of problems do you think the Socs may have?

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Chapter 3 Vocabulary

#1 aloof: adj. removed or distant physically or emotionallyExample: The model acted aloof as the paparazzi tried to snap her picture for the tabloid.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#2 impersonal: adj. not involving human emotions; nonchalant, detached, unconcernedExample: Not being the type to show all of his emotions, Lionel’s impersonal nature makes it difficult to get to know him.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#3 elite: adj. the most privileged social class, superior, “cream of the crop,” number oneExample: Being a member of the socially elite requires high fashion, money and manners.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 3 Questions

1. In Cherry’s opinion, what is the difference between Socs and greasers?

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2. On page 38, Cherry says, “We’re [Socs] always searching for something to satisfy us, and never finding it. Maybe if we could lose our cool we could.” What do you think she meant by this?

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3. What happens as the greasers start out to take Cherry and Marcia home? How is a fight avoided?

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4. Do you think Ponyboy and Cherry remain friends? Why or why not?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Ponyboy tells Cherry, “We aren’t in the same class. Just don’t forget that some of us watch the sunset too.” What is the significance of this quote?

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6. How does Cherry feel about Dallas Winston (Dally)? How do you know? Why do you think she feels this way?

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Chapter 3 Questions (continued)

7. Johnny and Ponyboy are feeling tense and depressed after Cherry and Marcia leave with the Socs. Why? What do they discuss?

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8. What happens after Ponyboy gets home late? Describe the conflict between Darry and him.

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9. Where is Ponyboy headed after his fight with Darry? Who is with him?

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Chapter 4 Vocabulary

#1 apprehensive: adj. viewing the future with anxiety, anxious, edgy, nervous and jumpyExample: Waiting to hear if he made the team, he gave the coach an apprehensive look.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#2 defiance: n. the disposition (natural attitude) to resist or challengeExample: The criminal’s look of defiance marked him as being tough and ready for a challenge.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#3 towheaded: adj. a person having whitish-blond hairExample: Little Bobby’s hair is such a light shade of blond, his grandma always calls him her little towheaded baby.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#4 contemptuously: adv. acting as though you despise or hate someoneExample: Edward stared contemptuously at Jacob; he didn’t like Jacob all that much since Jacob loved Bella too.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#5 ruefully: adv. regretfully, sorrowfully Example: Holding his head in his paws, Shadow moaned ruefully; he was really sorry he ate that last slipper.

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#6 reformatory: n. an institution for reforming (correcting or improving one’s character) especially young or first offendersExample: Ponyboy and Johnny hope that they never end up in a reformatory for bad behavior.Use it in a sentence: _______________________________________________________________

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Chapter 4 Vocabulary (continued)

#7 hermit: n. one who lives in solitude (often for religious reasons)Example: Legend has it that the old hermit, who lives in this cabin, sits on a rock to meditate even during snowstorms.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#8 premonition: n. a sense of something to happen in the future, forebodingExample: Aunt Sue had a premonition that Uncle Ross’s plane would crash; she was so worried she stayed by the phone all day waiting to hear if this horrible gut feeling was accurate. Use it in a sentence: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 4 Questions

1. Describe, in detail, what happens to Johnny and Ponyboy at the park the night that Ponyboy and Darry fought.

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2. What happens to Bob? How do the boys react?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Where do the boys go to get help? Why? What help do they receive?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Where do Ponyboy and Johnny go? How do they get there? What is this place they’re now staying at like?

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Chapter 5 Vocabulary

#1 imploringly: adv. doing or saying something in a pleading fashion, to appeal to, beg or urge Example: Cooper looked imploringly at the plate of chicken cordon bleu as it sat tantalizingly on the edge of the counter.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#2 gallant: adj. chivalrous (honorable, polite and generous), noble, braveExample: Sir Arthur, the gallant knight, rode up and kissed the fair maiden’s hand.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#3 elude: v. to escape the notice of, evade, avoidExample: Biscuit tried to elude Sammy by hiding under the bed, but Sammy soon found him.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#4 fiend: n. a person excessively devoted to a pursuit, an addictExample: Olivia ate chocolate like a fiend; she could never get enough.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#5 indignant: adj. aggravated, annoyed, filled with or marked by indignation (anger because something is unjust, unworthy or mean)Example: Becky Sue stood with both hands braced on her hips and the most indignant look plastered on her face; she couldn’t believe her brother took the last Oreo cookie.Use it in a sentence: _______________________________________________________________

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#6 gorge: v. to eat greedily, stuff to capacityExample: The spirit of Thanksgiving was lost as everyone at the table realized they were about to gorge themselves on a rather familiar bird.Use it in a sentence: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 5 Questions

1. What supplies does Johnny get at the start of Chapter 5?

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2. What do Johnny and Ponyboy do to disguise their looks? How does Ponyboy feel about this? Why?

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3. Johnny begins to reflect on what he did. How does he react? How is he feeling?

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4. Why does Johnny compare Dally to a southern gentleman? In what way is Dally like a southern gentleman according to Johnny?

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5. “Dally was so real he scared me,” Ponyboy thinks to himself. What do you think he means?

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6. How is “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” the Robert Frost poem that Ponyboy recites to Johnny, relevant to Johnny and Ponyboy’s story?

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Chapter 5 Questions (continued)

7. Who comes to visit the boys at the church? What does he bring? Where does he take them?

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8. What does Sodapop write in his letter to Ponyboy?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 6 Vocabulary#1 doggedly: adv. stubbornly determined, tenaciousExample: Lightning, who was ironically named, doggedly refused to move. Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#2 conviction: n. the state of being convinced, belief, opinionExample: My three-year-old daughter has a strong conviction that she is always right. Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter 6 Questions1. What news does Dally bring to Ponyboy and Johnny about Cherry?

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2. What important announcement does Johnny make? Why does he feel this is the right thing to do?

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3. What upsets Johnny regarding his parents? Explain._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. How does Dally feel about Johnny turning himself into the police?

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Chapter 6 Questions (continued)

5. What happens to the church? What role do Johnny, Dally, and Ponyboy play in this crisis?

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6. Where are the boys taken after this crisis? Why?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. What do the teachers, Jerry Wood and Mrs. O’Briant, think of the boys?

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8. Describe the reunion between Ponyboy and his family._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 7 Vocabulary

#1 bleak: adj. without hope or encouragement; depressingExample: Soda was awake by then, and although he looked stony-faced, as if he hadn’t heard a word the doctor had said, his eyes were bleak and stunned. Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#2 aghast: adj. struck with overwhelming shock or amazement; filled with sudden fright or horrorExample: “Work?” Two-Bit was aghast. “And ruin my rep? I wouldn’t be baby-sittin’ the kid here if I knew of some good day-nursery on Saturdays.” Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#3 exploit: n. a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic actExample: “…anyways, I was walking around downtown and started to take this short cut through an alley”- Two-Bit was telling me about one of his many exploits while we did dishes. Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter 7 Questions1. Describe the scene at the hospital while the boys are waiting for

news about Dally and Johnny._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What condition is Johnny in?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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3. What casual house rules do the boys, Ponyboy, Darry and Sodapop, follow?

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Chapter 7 Questions (continued)

4. Two-Bit shows Ponyboy the morning newspaper. What does the paper report about the boys? Be detailed!

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5. How does Ponyboy react to this information?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. What happened to Sandy, Sodapop’s girlfriend? How do you think Sodapop feels about this? Why?

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7. What important information does Randy reveal to Ponyboy about the upcoming rumble between the Socs and the greasers? Why does he decide this?

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8. Randy tells Ponyboy, “Greasers will still be greasers and Socs will still be Socs. Sometime I think it’s the ones in the middle that are really the lucky stiffs…” What is the significance of this quote?

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9. When Two-Bit asks Ponyboy what Randy wanted, Ponyboy responds, “He ain’t a Soc. He’s just a guy.” What is the significance of this exchange?

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Chapter 8 Vocabulary

#1 divert: v. to turn aside or from a path or course; deflectExample: It was the reward of two hours of walking aimlessly around a hardware store to divert suspicion.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2 reluctant: adj. unwilling; disinclinedExample: “All right,” said Two-Bit reluctantly. “But Darry’ll kill me if you’re really sick and go ahead and fight anyway.”Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 8 Questions1. What condition is Johnny in physically and emotionally as

Ponyboy visits him in the hospital? How does he feel about dying?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Who comes, unexpectedly, to visit Johnny? How does he react to this?

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3. Contrast Ponyboy’s mother to Johnny’s. How are they different?

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4. Describe Two-Bit and Ponyboy’s visit with Dally at the hospital? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter 8 Questions (continued)

5. What information does Cherry bring to the boys? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. What quality did Cherry love in Bob that Dally also shared?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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7. Why does Ponyboy tell Cherry, “You’re a traitor to your own kind and not loyal to us”? How does his interaction with Cherry end?

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Chapter 9 Vocabulary#1 wearily: adj. physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tiredExample: “I’ll be okay,” I said wearily. “How come you never worry about Sodapop as much?”Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#2 agony: n. extreme and generally prolonged pain; intense physical or mental sufferingExample: It was scary quiet. I looked at Johnny. He was very still, and for a moment I thought in agony: He’s dead already. We’re too late.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter 9 Questions1. How do the boys prep for the big rumble?

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2. How do Darry and Sodapop feel about fighting in general? Why? And Ponyboy?

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3. Describe the internal debate Darry has with himself as he decides whether or not to let Ponyboy fight in the rumble?

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4. Describe the mood of the boys as they leave for the rumble. Give specific evidence from the text.

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Chapter 9 Questions (continued)

5. Who shows for the big rumble? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. What does Ponyboy think about Darry’s future? Why is this important for Ponyboy?

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7. Who starts the rumble? Who shows up unexpectedly? How did he get there? Who wins the rumble?

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8. What happens to Johnny? What does he mean when he tells Ponyboy, “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.”

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Chapter 10 Vocabulary#1 stupor: n. a dazed condition; state of bemusementExample: Dally had taken the car and I started the long walk home in a stupor.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#2 bewildered: adj. completely puzzled or confused; perplexedExample: His eyes were closed, but when the door shut behind me he opened them, and I suddenly wondered if my own eyes looked as feverish and bewildered as his.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter 10 Questions1. How are the boys, especially Ponyboy and Dally, taking the news

about Johnny? Give specific details to support your answer._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What happens to Dally? Why do you think Dally put himself in this situation?

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3. In what ways is Dally an unsung hero? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What happens to Ponyboy after Dally’s death?

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Chapter 11 Vocabulary#1 guardian: n. a person who is entrusted by law with the care of the person or property, or both, of another, as a minor or someone legally incapable of managing his or her own affairs. Example: If the judge decides Darry isn’t a good guardian or something, I’m liable to get stuck in a home somewhere.Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter 11 Questions

1. Who comes to visit Ponyboy while he’s recuperating and why?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. How does Ponyboy react to this visit?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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3. How has Darry and Ponyboy’s relationship evolved throughout the course of the novel? Provide details to support your answer.

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Chapter 12 Vocabulary#1 acquitted: v. pronounced not guiltyExample: Anyone who has ever been charged with a crime is always greatly relieved to be acquitted. Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#2 vast: adj. of very great area or extent; immenseExample: It was too vast a problem to be just a personal thing. There should be some help, someone should tell them their side of the story, and maybe people would understand then and wouldn’t be so quick to judge a boy…Use it in a sentence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 12 Questions1. What happened at the trial? Give specific details as you explain it.

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2. Describe how school is going for Ponyboy? What are his grades like? Why do you think this is happening to him?

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3. What deal does Ponyboy’s English teacher make with him? Is this a fair deal? Why or why not?

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4. When Ponyboy encounters some Socs outside of the neighborhood hangout, what happens? What’s the significance of this encounter?

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Chapter 12 Questions (continued)

5. Why are Darry and Ponyboy fighting? What does Darry accuse Ponyboy of doing?

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6. What information is revealed about Sandy, Sodapop’s ex-girlfriend? How is Sodapop handling things lately?

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7. How does Sodapop react to Ponyboy and Darry’s fighting? Why?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

8. What did Johnny mean to the gang? What was he to all of them? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9. What did Johnny write to Ponyboy? What is the significance of this?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10.What does Ponyboy finally decide to write about for his English theme paper? Why is this important?

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