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Question 1
1.
Which did Dallas say?
"Stay gold Ponyboy. Stay gold."
"You get hardened in jail. I don't want that to happen to you. Like it happened to me."
"Oh Ponyboy, I though we lost you. Like we did mom and dad."
"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home."
"Listen kiddo when Darry hollers at you, he don't mean nothing. He's just got more worries than somebody his age ought to."
"Shut your mouth, kid. If you wasn't Soda's kid brother I'd beat the tar out of you. You know better than to talk to Johnny like that."
"Things are rough all over."
Question 2
2.
Which words describe Dallas?
tough
emotional
cold
hard
mean
loyal
devoted
thug
soft
thoughtful
brave
Question 3
3.
Who is the one person that Dally really cares about?
Ponyboy
Johnny
Soda
Two-Bit
Question 4
4.
Is Dallas a static, stays the same, or dynamic, changes, character?
static
dynamic
Question 5
5.
What are his bad habits?
fights
smokes
cusses
drinks
steals
Question 6
6.
The best thing he did was to save Ponyboy and Johnny from the fire.
True
False
Question 7
7.
What are his strengths?
smart
tough
loyal
daring
athletic
thoughtful
funny
caring
devoted
courage
Question 8
8.
He believes it is important to be tough and not caring, that way you won't get hurt.
True
False
Question 9
9.
Which did Ponyboy say?
"Stay gold Ponyboy. Stay gold."
"You get hardened in jail. I don't want that to happen to you. Like it happened to me."
"Oh Ponyboy, I though we lost you. Like we did mom and dad."
"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home."
"Listen kiddo when Darry hollers at you, he don't mean nothing. He's just got more worries than somebody his age ought to."
"Shut your mouth, kid. If you wasn't Soda's kid brother I'd beat the tar out of you. You know better than to talk to Johnny like that."
"Things are rough all over."
Question 10
10.
Which words describe Ponyboy?
young
emotional
dreamer
hard
deep thinker
loyal
devoted
thug
book smart
thoughtful
athletic
brave
Question 11
11.
Who are the people that Ponyboy feels like he can really talk to?
Darry
Johnny
Soda
Two-Bit
Cherry
Question 12
12.
Is Ponyboy a static, stays the same, or dynamic, changes, character?
static
dynamic
Question 13
13.
What are his bad habits?
fights
smokes
cusses
drinks
steals
Question 14
14.
What are his strengths?
smart
tough
loyal
daring
athletic
thoughtful
funny
caring
devoted
courage
Question 15
15.
Ponyboy is able to see the good in people, even people who are his "enemies."
True
False
Question 16
16.
Which did Cherry say?
"Stay gold Ponyboy. Stay gold."
"You get hardened in jail. I don't want that to happen to you. Like it happened to me."
"Oh Ponyboy, I though we lost you. Like we did mom and dad."
"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home."
"Listen kiddo when Darry hollers at you, he don't mean nothing. He's just got more worries than somebody his age ought to."
"Shut your mouth, kid. If you wasn't Soda's kid brother I'd beat the tar out of you. You know better than to talk to Johnny like that."
"Things are rough all over."
Question 17
17.
Which words describe Cherry?
young
emotional
dreamer
hard
deep thinker
loyal
devoted
thug
book smart
thoughtful
athletic
brave
Question 18
18.
She never resally loved her boyfriend Bob.
True
False
Question 19
19.
She is attracked to "bad boys."
True
False
Question 20
20.
Is Cherry a static, stays the same, or dynamic, changes, character?
static
dynamic
Question 21
21.
What are her strengths?
smart
tough
loyal
daring
athletic
thoughtful
funny
caring
devoted
courage
Question 22
22.
She is able to see that everyone, no matter who they are, has problems.
True
False
Question 23
23.
Which did Johnny say?
"Stay gold Ponyboy. Stay gold."
"You get hardened in jail. I don't want that to happen to you. Like it happened to me."
"Oh Ponyboy, I though we lost you. Like we did mom and dad."
"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home."
"Listen kiddo when Darry hollers at you, he don't mean nothing. He's just got more worries than somebody his age ought to."
"Shut your mouth, kid. If you wasn't Soda's kid brother I'd beat the tar out of you. You know better than to talk to Johnny like that."
"Things are rough all over."
Question 24
24.
Which words describe Johnny?
young
emotional
dreamer
hard
deep thinker
loyal
devoted
thug
hurt
thoughtful
athletic
brave
Question 25
25.
Wose attention and approval did Johnny want?
Ponyboy
His parents
Two-Bit
Dallas
Question 26
26.
Is Johnny a static, stays the same, or dynamic, changes, character?
static
dynamic
Question 27
27.
What are his bad habits?
fights
smokes
cusses
drinks
steals
Question 28
28.
Johnny was the first one in the burning church trying to save the kids, and he was the last one out.
True
False
Question 29
29.
What are his strengths?
smart
tough
loyal
daring
athletic
thoughtful
funny
caring
devoted
courage
Question 30
30.
In the end, Johnny learned that fighting was pointless--it didn't really matter who won.
True
False
Question 31
31.
When Johnny told Ponyboy to "stay gold," he wanted Ponyboy to stay good-hearted and keep dreaming.
True
False
Question 32
32.
Which did Soda say?
"Stay gold Ponyboy. Stay gold."
"You get hardened in jail. I don't want that to happen to you. Like it happened to me."
"Oh Ponyboy, I though we lost you. Like we did mom and dad."
"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home."
"Listen kiddo when Darry hollers at you, he don't mean nothing. He's just got more worries than somebody his age ought to."
"Shut your mouth, kid. If you wasn't Soda's kid brother I'd beat the tar out of you. You know better than to talk to Johnny like that."
"Things are rough all over."
Question 33
33.
Which words describe Sodapop?
caught in between
emotional
dreamer
supportive
deep thinker
loyal
devoted
thug
handsome
thoughtful
energetic
brave
Question 34
34.
Soda hates getting caught between his brothers arguing.
True
False
Question 35
35.
Is Soda a static, stays the same, or dynamic, changes, character?
static
dynamic
Question 36
36.
What are his bad habits?
fights
smokes
cusses
drinks
steals
Question 37
37.
What are his strengths?
smart
tough
loyal
daring
athletic
thoughtful
funny
caring
devoted
supportive
Question 38
38.
Soda is so loyal and devoted, and he loved his girlfriend so much, he was willing to marry her even though she was pregnant with another guy's baby.
True
False
Question 39
39.
Soda helps his brothers come back together and see how much they all loved and needed each other.
True
False
Question 40
40.
Which did Darry say?
"Stay gold Ponyboy. Stay gold."
"You get hardened in jail. I don't want that to happen to you. Like it happened to me."
"Oh Ponyboy, I though we lost you. Like we did mom and dad."
"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home."
"Listen kiddo when Darry hollers at you, he don't mean nothing. He's just got more worries than somebody his age ought to."
"Shut your mouth, kid. If you wasn't Soda's kid brother I'd beat the tar out of you. You know better than to talk to Johnny like that."
"Things are rough all over."
Question 41
41.
Which words describe Darry?
father-like
smart
dreamer
unemotional
deep thinker
loyal
devoted
hard
athletic
thoughtful
energetic
brave
mature
Question 42
42.
Darry cares so much and is so loyal to his brothers, that he turned down a college scholarship for football, to take care of them.
True
False
Question 43
43.
Is Darry a static, stays the same, or dynamic, changes, character?
static
dynamic
Question 44
44.
What are his bad habits?
fights
smokes
cusses
drinks
steals
Question 45
45.
What are his strengths?
smart
tough
loyal
daring
athletic
thoughtful
funny
caring
devoted
reliable
strong
mature
Question 46
46.
If it were not for his brothers, he would be a Soc.
True
False
Question 47
47.
Which did Two-Bit say?
"Stay gold Ponyboy. Stay gold."
"You get hardened in jail. I don't want that to happen to you. Like it happened to me."
"Oh Ponyboy, I though we lost you. Like we did mom and dad."
"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home."
"Listen kiddo when Darry hollers at you, he don't mean nothing. He's just got more worries than somebody his age ought to."
"Shut your mouth, kid. If you wasn't Soda's kid brother I'd beat the tar out of you. You know better than to talk to Johnny like that."
"Things are rough all over."
Question 48
48.
Which words describe Two-Bit?
drunk
smart
dreamer
funny
deep thinker
loyal
devoted
hard
crazy
thoughtful
energetic
brave
mature
Question 49
49.
Is Two-Bit a static, stays the same, or dynamic, changes, character?
static
dynamic
Question 50
50.
What are his bad habits?
fights
smokes
cusses
drinks
steals
Question 51
51.
What are his strengths?
smart
tough
loyal
daring
athletic
thoughtful
funny
caring
devoted
strong
Question 52
52.
Like the other Greasers, Two-Bit is very protective of Johnny.
True
False
Question 53
53.
Which did Johnny say?
"Hate to tell you this, buddy, but you have to wear clothes to work."
"You get hardened in jail. I don't want that to happen to you. Like it happened to me."
"Oh Ponyboy, I though we lost you. Like we did mom and dad."
"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home."
"Listen kiddo when Darry hollers at you, he don't mean nothing. He's just got more worries than somebody his age ought to."
"Shut your mouth, kid. If you wasn't Soda's kid brother I'd beat the tar out of you. You know better than to talk to Johnny like that."
"Things are rough all over."
Question 54
54.
Which words describe Steve?
angry
smart
cocky
funny
deep thinker
loyal
devoted
hard
loves cars
thoughtful
Question 55
55.
Steve is best friends with Soda.
True
False
Question 56
56.
Is Steve static, stays the same, or dynamic, changes, character?
static
dynamic
Question 57
57.
What are his bad habits?
fights
smokes
cusses
drinks
steals
Question 58
58.
What are his strengths?
smart
tough
loyal
daring
athletic
thoughtful
funny
caring
devoted
strong
Question 59
59.
Steve is a round character because we learn more about him than anyone.
True
False