7th Grade Outsiders Chapter 4 Flashcards
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What did Bob say a greaser was?

  • White trash with long hair (correct)
  • Middle class kids
  • Rich kids
  • None of the above
  • How did Johnny kill Bob?

    He stabbed him

    Who was Buck Merril?

    Dally's rodeo partner

    What did Dally give PonyBoy and Johnny?

    <p>$50, a loaded gun, and directions to hide out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was their hideout?

    <p>Windrixville</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Johnny say PonyBoy looked like?

    <p>SodaPop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What game was PonyBoy pretending to play when he asked the farmer for directions?

    <p>Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did PonyBoy stop going to church?

    <p>Soda, Steve, and Two-Bit embarrassed him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did PonyBoy describe his feelings about the church?

    <p>Creepy and premonition of bad things to come</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Johnny and PonyBoy fall asleep?

    <p>The church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Johnny first say after the fight with the Socs?

    <p>&quot;I killed him&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Johnny's reason for killing Bob?

    <p>It was self-defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Dallas congratulate Johnny?

    <p>He killed a Soc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Socs do to PonyBoy when they catch up with him and Johnny?

    <p>Hold his head under water in a fountain until he almost drowned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Characters and Actions

    • Bob labels greasers as "white trash with long hair," reflecting societal biases and tensions between groups.
    • Johnny kills Bob by stabbing him, an act driven by self-defense during a life-threatening confrontation.
    • Buck Merril is introduced as Dally's rodeo partner, illustrating Dally's connections and social circle.

    Critical Plot Points

    • Dally provides PonyBoy and Johnny with $50, a loaded gun, and directions for their hideout, showcasing Dally's loyalty and resourcefulness.
    • Windrixville serves as the chosen hideout for Johnny and PonyBoy, emphasizing their need for safety after the incident.

    Character Comparisons and Emotions

    • Johnny compares PonyBoy to SodaPop, revealing the bond and similarities they share within their environment.
    • PonyBoy pretends to play army while seeking directions from a farmer, indicative of his imagination and desire for adventure amidst crisis.

    Relationships and Conflicts

    • PonyBoy ceases attending church due to the embarrassment caused by his friends Soda, Steve, and Two-Bit, highlighting the impact of peer perceptions on individual choices.
    • PonyBoy experiences a premonition of bad things regarding the church, conveying his internal fears and foreshadowing future events.

    Setting and Consequences

    • Johnny and PonyBoy fall asleep in the abandoned church, establishing an unsafe yet secluded refuge from their troubles.
    • Johnny initially reveals guilt and shock by stating "I killed him" after the fight, indicating his emotional turmoil and the weight of his actions.

    Justifications and Reactions

    • Johnny justifies Bob's killing as self-defense, attempting to rationalize the severe situation they faced and the need to protect themselves.
    • Dally congratulates Johnny for killing a Soc, reflecting the complex dynamics of survival and admiration within the greaser community.

    Violent Encounters

    • The Socs retaliate against PonyBoy and Johnny by holding PonyBoy's head underwater in a fountain, representing the brutal reality of gang conflicts and the struggle for dominance.

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