Johnny – puppy-like favorite of the greasers



Character List for: The OutsidersPonyboy – narrator of the novel, sensitive, 14Darry – hardworking and strict brother, he gave up college to work, 20Sodapop – reckless, sympathetic brother, happy-go-lucky, 16Steve – Sodapop’s buddy whose specialty is carsTwo-Bit – irresistible wisecracker of the greasers, 18Johnny – puppy-like favorite of the greasersDallas – toughest and meanest greaserSocs – wealthy “Jet set” gang, West-side rich kidsGreasers – leather jacketed, tough East-side gang, poorCherry – sympathetic Soc who likes sunsets, red-headBob – Soc who is killedRandy – Bob’s buddy, Soc, has feelings, concernedMickey Mouse – a horse that Sodapop lovedSandy – Sodapop’s girlfriend, very niceMarcia – Randy’s girlfriend; short, cute girl at the moviesThe Outsiders Chapter 1 (pp. 1-18)Sensitive (p. 7) - to understand or share another’s feelings or thoughtsReckless (p. 7) - careless, rashSympathetic (p. 8) – susceptible to the feelings of othersAcquired (p. 10) – to get by one’s own effortsIrresistibly (p. 10) – cannot be resisted; overwhelming appealUnfathomable (p. 10) – not understood; mysteriousGingerly (p. 12) – cautiously Sagely (p. 12) - wiselyGlaring (p. 13) – staring fiercely1. How is Ponyboy different from the other members of his gang? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Who are the Socs? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. How are the Greasers different from the Socs? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. Compare Ponyboy’s brothers, Darry and Sodapop. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. What happened to the Curtis brothers’ parents? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6. What happened to Ponyboy on his way home from the movies? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Outsiders Chapter 2 (pp. 19-36)Roguishly (p. 22) – in the manner of a scoundrel, an unprincipled person Incredulous (p. 24) – skeptical; disbelievingNonchalantly (p. 25) – without enthusiasm; indifferentlyIncidentally (p. 28) - casually; by chance1. List the Greasers who are at the movies “with” Cherry and Marcia. _______________ _______________ _______________ ________________2. At the drive-in Dallas harasses Cherry and Marcia. How is this choice of amusement a reflection of his character? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. What does Ponyboy tell Cherry while standing in line for popcorn? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. Evaluate why Cherry and Ponyboy communicate rather openly despite the gap in their social positions? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. Why is Ponyboy’s comparison of Johnny to a puppy a good analogy? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Outsiders Chapter 3 (pp. 37-52)Gallantly (p. 37) – courageously, daringSophisticated (p. 38) – worldly; lack of natural simplicityRave (p. 38) – to speak wildly and incoherentlyPassionately (p. 43) – with intense feeling and emotionQuivering (p.51) - trembling1. What does Cherry say is the real separation between the Socs and the Greasers? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Why does Ponyboy remind Cherry that they both watch the same sunsets? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. Who is Mickey Mouse and why is he so important to Sodapop’s life? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. Immediately after his visit with Cherry, Ponyboy expresses a bitterness towards Socs. If Ponyboy has developed a certain respect for Cherry, why does he feel such bitterness? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. What qualities of Darry’s and of Ponyboy’s cause them to conflict? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6. Explain Ponyboy’s motivation for running away. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Outsiders Chapter 4 (pp. 53-67)Unceasingly (p. 56) – continuously Quavered (p. 57) – to quiver or tremble Apprehensive (p. 59) – uneasy, anxiousRuefully (p. 60) – with regret; remorsefullyWinced (p. 64) – to shrink or draw back abruptly, as in pain or distressBewildering (p. 65) - confusingAvoiding (p. 66) – keeping away fromPremonition (p. 67) – a forewarning1. What did the Socs do to make Johnny kill Bob? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Why do Ponyboy and Johnny turn to Dallas for help? ______________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. What does Dally give Ponyboy and Johnny to take with them to Windrixville? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. Explain why it is ironical that Johnny and Ponyboy are involved in a murder. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Outsiders Chapter 5 (pp. 68-84)Hue (p. 77) - colorSubsides (p. 77) – descend; to sink to a lower level Eluded (p. 78) – escaped; evadedVital (p. 80) – full of life and vigorIndignant (p. 80) – feeling anger aroused by something unjustWistfully (p. 82) – with yearning; wishfullyAmazed (p. 83) – filled with great surprise; astounded1. Why is Ponyboy upset about getting his hair cut and bleached? _____________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Johnny compares Dallas to a southern gentleman. Why is this ironical? How does Johnny defend his comparison? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. Why does Johnny’s remark about the sunrise remind Ponyboy of Robert Frost’s poem? _____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. When Dally comes to the abandoned church, he brings Ponyboy a letter from Sodapop. Describe the contents of the letter. What is Sodapop’s position in Ponyboy’s conflict with Darry. __________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. Who is the spy for the Greasers? _____________________________________The Outsiders Chapter 6 (pp. 85-99)Apparently (p.87) – plainly Desperately (p. 87) – hopelessly; with despair Conviction (p. 89) – strong beliefHysterics (p. 96) – a mental condition characterized by excitability and anxiety1. What is Cherry’s rationale for aiding the Greasers? _________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Johnny informs Dallas and Ponyboy that he and Ponyboy are turning themselves in. What are Johnny’s reasons? _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. Johnny and Ponyboy feel personally responsible for the safety of the children in the church. Why? Is it consistent with their characters? __________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. Why was saving the children the only time in Johnny’s life he didn’t have a defeated, mistrustful look? _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. What function in the story does Jerry Wood serve? _________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6. Why does Darry’s crying have such a profound effect upon Ponyboy? ____________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Outsiders Chapter 7 (pp. 100-118)Mimicking (p. 100) – to imitate in speech or actionRadiates (p. 101) – to give forth joy, love, etc., in a glowing mannerStunned (p. 103) - dazedAghast (p. 112) – greatly dismayedContemptuously (p. 115) – bitterly scornfulIndividual (p. 115) – single human being; a particular person1. What does the doctor say will happen to Johnny? _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________2. What Soc wants to talk to Ponyboy? Why? ____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Outsiders Chapter 8 (pp.119-130)Abruptly (p. 123) - suddenly 1. Explain Ponyboy’s words when he visits Johnny in the hospital: “I figured that Southern gentlemen had nothing on Johnny Cade.” ________________________ ___________________________________________________________________2. What is Johnny’s reaction when the nurse tells him that his mother is at the hospital to see him? __________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________3. What reason does Cherry give Ponyboy for not going to see Johnny in the hospital? __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________4. Ponyboy admits that he doesn’t like to fight. Why then is it so important to him to participate in the rumble? ___________________________________________The Outsiders Chapter 9 (pp. 131 - 149)Grimacing (p. 134) – showing an expression of pain, contempt Disgusted (p. 146) – feeling an intense dislike forAgony (p. 149) – intense physical or mental pain1. Describe the mood at the Curtis house just before the rumble. _____________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Ponyboy feels the only reason to fight is self-defense. According to his survey, why do these others fight?Darry __________________________ Two-Bit ___________________________Soda __________________________ Steve _____________________________3. Compare Tim Shepard’s gang to Ponyboy’s gang. ________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. Who comes late to the rumble? ______________________________________What effect does his late entrance have? _________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. Why is it significant that Paul Holden is the Soc who steps forward to accept Darry’s challenge? ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6. Where does Dally take Ponyboy after the rumble? _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________7. What are Johnny’s last words? ________________________________________The Outsiders Chapter 10 (pp. 150-160)Stupor (p. 150) – extreme mental insensitiveness and confusion Vaguely (p. 153) – not clearly expressed or thought Delirious (p. 157) – in a state of temporary mental disturbance marked by confused speech and delusion1. Why can’t Dally accept Johnny’s death? _______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Does Dallas want to die? Explain. ____________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________3. Why does Ponyboy collapse the night of the rumble? _____________________ ___________________________________________________________________4. What does Johnny give to the nurse for Ponyboy? _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________5. Why won’t Ponyboy believe that Johnny is dead? ________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Outsiders Chapter 11 (pp. 161 - 166)1. What thoughts are triggered in Ponyboy’s mind when he sees Bob in the yearbook? _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________2. Who does Ponyboy tell Randy was the person who killed Bob? _____________ ___________________________________________________________________The Outsiders Chapter 12 (pp. 167-180)Circumstances (p. 169) – conditions or facts attending an event and having some effect on it Realized (p. 175) – to understand completely 1. During the hearing, what is the judge aware of that Ponyboy is not? _____________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. What does Ponyboy do that makes Two-Bit know that Ponyboy will not get tough? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. In the days following the hearing, Ponyboy and Darry continue to have disagreements. Explain why Sodapop bolts from the room during a fight between Ponyboy and Darry. ___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. In the letter Johnny writes Ponyboy, what does he ask Ponyboy to tell Dally? ______ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. What thought is Johnny trying to communicate to Ponyboy? Explain this message in terms of Robert Frost’s poem, sunsets, and events in the story. __________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6. What effect does Johnny’s message have on Ponyboy? ______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7. What is the subject of Ponyboy’s theme for English class? ____________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ................
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