How Does Ponyboy Describe Himself

Question: Who is the narrator of the novel?

Answer: Ponyboy

Question: Why does Ponyboy refer to Johnny Cade as “the gang’s pet” and “everyone’s kid brother?”

Answer: He’s the youngest/everyone gets along with him

Question: How old is Ponyboy?

Answer: 14

Question: Name the 2 different groups of teenagers in the novel.

Answer: Socs and Greasers

Question: What is the difference between “tough” and “tuff?”

Answer: Tough - strong/able to endure hardship or pain. Tuff - unfortunate occurance

Question: Why did the Socs beat up Ponyboy on his way home from the movies?

Answer: Because he is a Greaser is an easy target because he is alone/smallest of the Greasers.

Question: Why does Ponyboy have a hard time with his oldest brother Darry?

Answer: Because nothing Ponyboy does is ever good enough for Darry.

Question: How does Ponyboy describe himself as being “different” from the rest of the Greasers?

Answer: He doesn’t believe in fighting unless it is self-defense, and is dreamy and artistic unlike the other Greasers.

Question: Why did “Two-Bit” get his nickname?

Answer: He got his nickname because he always has to get his Two-Bits worth in, and he’s wise/last word

Question: How does Ponyboy feel about Steve and why?

Answer: Ponyboy accepted Steve only because Steve was Sodapop’s best friend. He didn’t like Steve because Steve thought Pony was a tag-along