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Since Johnny and Ponyboy were early to meet Dally, where did they go to goof around?
Since Johnny and Ponyboy were early to meet Dally, where did they go to goof around?
Drugstore
When leaving the drugstore, what did Dally steal?
When leaving the drugstore, what did Dally steal?
Two packages of Kools under his jacket
What drive-ins did the Socs go to?
What drive-ins did the Socs go to?
The Way Out and to Rusty's
What drive-ins did the Greasers go to?
What drive-ins did the Greasers go to?
Why did Johnny, Dally, and Ponyboy leave after the fight at The Dingo?
Why did Johnny, Dally, and Ponyboy leave after the fight at The Dingo?
What did Ponyboy, Dally, and Johnny sneak over the fence to see?
What did Ponyboy, Dally, and Johnny sneak over the fence to see?
How much does it cost to go to the drive-in if you walk in?
How much does it cost to go to the drive-in if you walk in?
What did Dally hate to do?
What did Dally hate to do?
Where did they sit at the drive-in movie theater?
Where did they sit at the drive-in movie theater?
Who started talking dirty to the girls sitting in front of the concession stand?
Who started talking dirty to the girls sitting in front of the concession stand?
Who was embarrassed that Dally was talking badly to the two girls?
Who was embarrassed that Dally was talking badly to the two girls?
Who said, 'Take your feet off my chair and shut your trap.'?
Who said, 'Take your feet off my chair and shut your trap.'?
Who was half-scared of all nice girls?
Who was half-scared of all nice girls?
What was Cherry's real name?
What was Cherry's real name?
Why did Ponyboy look young for his age?
Why did Ponyboy look young for his age?
Where did Sodapop work?
Where did Sodapop work?
Why didn't Sodapop go to high school?
Why didn't Sodapop go to high school?
Who was always nervous around strangers?
Who was always nervous around strangers?
Who threw a Coke in Dally's face?
Who threw a Coke in Dally's face?
Who spoke up to defend Cherry?
Who spoke up to defend Cherry?
Who was Dally's pet and he wouldn't hit him?
Who was Dally's pet and he wouldn't hit him?
Where did Johnny sit at the drive-in movie?
Where did Johnny sit at the drive-in movie?
How old was Johnny?
How old was Johnny?
How old was Ponyboy?
How old was Ponyboy?
Who said, 'No, not innocent. You've seen too much to be innocent. Just not... dirty.'?
Who said, 'No, not innocent. You've seen too much to be innocent. Just not... dirty.'?
If you don't stick up for the members of your gang, then it isn't a gang but a ___?
If you don't stick up for the members of your gang, then it isn't a gang but a ___?
Why were Marcia and Cherry at the drive-in movie without a car?
Why were Marcia and Cherry at the drive-in movie without a car?
Who said, 'It's not my idea of a good time to sit in a drive-in and watch people get drunk.'?
Who said, 'It's not my idea of a good time to sit in a drive-in and watch people get drunk.'?
Who scared Johnny and Ponyboy while they were at the drive-in movie with Cherry and Marcia?
Who scared Johnny and Ponyboy while they were at the drive-in movie with Cherry and Marcia?
Who was looking for Dally to tell him about Timothy Shepard looking for him?
Who was looking for Dally to tell him about Timothy Shepard looking for him?
Who slashed Tim Shepard's tires?
Who slashed Tim Shepard's tires?
Greasers had rules: match the rules with their definitions.
Greasers had rules: match the rules with their definitions.
What kind of fighting was considered rough?
What kind of fighting was considered rough?
Who believed that Dally deserved whatever he gets?
Who believed that Dally deserved whatever he gets?
Why didn't Cherry drink Dally's coke that he had bought for her?
Why didn't Cherry drink Dally's coke that he had bought for her?
Who didn't care for girls yet?
Who didn't care for girls yet?
When Johnny was beaten by the Socs, who found his blue-jean jacket?
When Johnny was beaten by the Socs, who found his blue-jean jacket?
What kind of car did the Socs drive that attacked Johnny?
What kind of car did the Socs drive that attacked Johnny?
What had cut up Johnny's face so badly?
What had cut up Johnny's face so badly?
Since being jumped, what did Johnny start to carry with him?
Since being jumped, what did Johnny start to carry with him?
Who said, 'Things are rough all over.'?
Who said, 'Things are rough all over.'?
What two people hit it off at the drive-in movie?
What two people hit it off at the drive-in movie?
Who lectured Johnny and Ponyboy about girls?
Who lectured Johnny and Ponyboy about girls?
After talking with Cherry, who realized that Socs had their own problems?
After talking with Cherry, who realized that Socs had their own problems?
When Ponyboy told Cherry about Johnny being jumped by the Socs, how long ago had it been?
When Ponyboy told Cherry about Johnny being jumped by the Socs, how long ago had it been?
Study Notes
Key Locations and Characters
- Johnny and Ponyboy initially hang out at a drugstore before meeting Dally.
- Dally steals two packages of Kools when leaving the drugstore.
- The Socs frequent drive-ins like The Way Out and Rusty's, while the Greasers go to The Dingo and Jay's.
Events at the Drive-In
- A fight at The Dingo prompted Johnny, Dally, and Ponyboy to leave due to the expected arrival of cops.
- The trio sneaks into the Nightly Double drive-in movie, which costs $.25 for entry on foot.
Social Dynamics
- Dally is known for his disregard for laws, indicating his rebellious nature.
- At the drive-in, they sit in front of the concession stand, where they encounter two girls, one of whom is Cherry Valance, also known as Sherri Valance.
- Dally engages in inappropriate banter with the girls, making Johnny and Ponyboy feel embarrassed.
Character Insights
- Ponyboy appears younger than his 14 years due to being advanced a year in school; he also feels nervous around nice girls.
- Johnny, at age 16, is often nervous around strangers and has been deeply affected by past experiences with the Socs.
- Cherry, while speaking to Dally, throws a Coke at him, showing her displeasure with his behavior.
Relationships and Conflicts
- Two-Bit is a key character who defends Johnny and Ponyboy, while also interacting with Cherry and Marcia, two girls at the drive-in.
- Marcia and Cherry attended the drive-in without a car because their boyfriends abandoned them after getting drinks.
- The dynamics of gang loyalty are emphasized; to be a true gang member, one must stick up for others.
Insights and Observations
- Dally regularly gets into trouble; explicitly, he slashed Tim Shepard's tires and holds a reputation for being tough.
- The Greasers adhere to rules: they stick together and avoid getting caught by the authorities.
- Ponyboy learns about the complexities of social divisions, recognizing that Socs also face their own difficulties.
Past Trauma and Consequences
- Johnny carries a six-inch switchblade after being attacked by the Socs in a blue Mustang four months earlier, which highlights his trauma from the event.
- Johnny's previous assault left visible scars, including cuts on his face inflicted by a Soc with numerous rings.
- Cherry recognizes that "things are rough all over," suggesting a shared struggle despite different social standings.
Character Interactions
- Two-Bit has a connection with Marcia, hinting at budding relationships.
- The group dynamic at the drive-in showcases the contrast between Greasers and Socs, revealing deeper conflicts beyond just social class.
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