1. Which of the following quotes supports the fact that Ponyboy has an over-active imagination?
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Question 2
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2. "I was stiff and sore from sleeping on that hard floor, but I had never slept so soundly." (p. 69) Which literaryelement stands out in this quote?
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Question 3
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Why did Ponyboy wake up alone at the church?
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Question 4
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4. "My over-active imagination was running away with me again. Sweat ran down my face and back, and I was trembling. My head swam . . . and I closed my eyes. I guess it was partly delayed shock. Finally my stomach calmed down . . ." (p. 70) Which type of figurativelanguage is evident in this text (multiple times)?
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Question 5
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5. Nothing about the boy's situation is funny, but in this section, what did Hinton include that was humorous, to lighten the mood?
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Question 6
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6. "Johnny sat down and pulled out his knife. "We're gonna cut our hair, and you're gonna bleach yours." "(p. 71)
Which type of characterization does this quote reveal?
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Question 7
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7. On these pages, what is specifically mentioned that "labels" the greasers?
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Question 8
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8. When Ponyboy got a drink from the water pump, the book said, "The water from it was like liquid ice and it tasted funny . . ." (p. 69). What type of conflict is this "funny tasting" water?
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Question 9
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9. What can we conclude about Johnny based on the supplies he bought?
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Question 10
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10. Which theme below does not apply to these specific pages? (pp. 68-71)
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Question 11
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11. "I put the book down reluctantly. I wanted to start it right then." (p.71) What does the bold word most likely mean as used in this context?