The Outsiders Chapter 4 & 5 Flashcards

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Why does Ponyboy decide to run away?

Darry slapped him in the face because he was home really late after being at a drive-in movie.

Where do Johnny and Ponyboy run to?

The park.

Why does Johnny think that Greasers came to the park?

Because Johnny and Ponyboy 'picked up their girls'.

What does 'reeling pickled' mean?

Drunk. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Socs smell like when they arrived at the park?

Whiskey and English leather. Signup and view all the answers

What does Johnny notice that Bob is wearing when they arrive at the park?

The rings that cut him when he was jumped. Signup and view all the answers

What does Bob call the Greasers?

'White trash with long hair'. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ponyboy call Socs?

'White trash with madras'. Signup and view all the answers

What does Bob tell David to do to Ponyboy?

'Give him a bath' (drown him in the fountain). Signup and view all the answers

What does Ponyboy think when the Socs are drowning him?

They have taken things too far. Signup and view all the answers

What does Johnny do in fear of Ponyboy's life?

He stabs Bob with his switchblade and kills him. Signup and view all the answers

What is the electric chair?

The death penalty that Johnny would get if he was caught because he killed someone (wasn't in self-defense). Signup and view all the answers

Who do Ponyboy and Johnny go to for supplies to run away and what does he give them?

Dally; he gives the boys $50, a loaded gun, and an oversized t-shirt. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Buck Merril?

Dally's rodeo partner who got Dally the job as a jockey, and whom Ponyboy does not like. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Curly Shepard?

He got in a fight with Dally and told Ponyboy about the reformatories that you are sent to after you get the electric chair. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Dally tell them to go?

Jay Mountain, Windrixville to an old abandoned church. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ponyboy do on the train ride there?

He sleeps; Johnny has to wake him up when they get there so they can jump off. Signup and view all the answers

What do Ponyboy and Johnny ask the farmer when they get to Windrixville?

How to get to Jay Mountain; they tell him that they are playing 'army' and Jay Mountain is their 'headquarters'. Signup and view all the answers

What does the farmer say to the boys when they lie about playing army?

'Boys will be boys'. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ponyboy think about the abandoned church?

It gave him a creepy feeling because it was old, spooky, and had spiderwebs. Signup and view all the answers

What happened at church that made Ponyboy not want to go back?

Steve and Two-Bit were messing around and dropped a hymn book; everyone turned to look at them - then Two-Bit waved. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ponyboy wish the runaway was when he awoke at the church?

A dream. Signup and view all the answers

What did Johnny buy at the store?

A week's supply of bologna, 2 loaves of bread, a box of matches, a deck of cards, peroxide, cigarettes, and a paperback copy of 'Gone with the Wind'. Signup and view all the answers

What do Johnny and Ponyboy have to do to their hair and why?

Cut and bleach it; they have to blend in with their surroundings. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Ponyboy and Johnny start crying on the second day?

Because Johnny killed someone, and Ponyboy says that he is in it as much as Johnny is, and killing someone is a very big crime. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ponyboy and Johnny kill time at the church?

They played poker and read 'Gone with the Wind'. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Ponyboy like the least out of their gang and why?

Dally; he didn't have Soda's understanding or dash or Two-Bit's humor or Dally's superman qualities (superheroes read in books), Dally was 'real'. Signup and view all the answers

What does the poem that Ponyboy reads to Johnny symbolize?

'Nothing gold can stay' by Robert Frost means that Ponyboy and Johnny thought things were bad before just being a Greaser, but now Johnny has killed someone so things have gotten five times worse. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ponyboy get sick?

He had stopped eating the bologna and smoked too much on an empty stomach. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Johnny say that the police think that Johnny and Ponyboy are hiding?

Texas. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ponyboy's Decision to Run Away

Ponyboy decides to run away after Darry slaps him for returning home late from a drive-in movie.

Location of Escape

Johnny and Ponyboy run to the park after the conflict with the Socs escalates.

Socs vs. Greasers Dynamics

Johnny believes the Greasers came to the park for the same reason they did— to pick up girls.

Descriptions of Characters and Setting

Socs smell like whiskey and English leather upon their arrival at the park.
When confronted, Johnny notices Bob's rings, which previously injured him during a jump.

Insults and Tension Between Groups

Bob refers to the Greasers as "white trash with long hair," while Ponyboy retorts, calling Socs "white trash with madras."

Escalation of Violence

Bob instructs another Soc to "give Ponyboy a bath," implying an act of drowning in the fountain.
As Ponyboy is drowning, he feels the Socs have crossed a line, leading Johnny to stab Bob out of fear for Ponyboy's life.

Consequences of Violence

Johnny kills Bob with a switchblade, putting himself at risk of facing the electric chair, highlighting the gravity of his actions.

Seeking Help and Resources

Ponyboy and Johnny seek assistance from Dally, who supplies them with $50, a gun, and oversized clothing for their escape.

Characters Discussed

Buck Merril is identified as Dally's rodeo partner whom Ponyboy dislikes.
Curly Shepard is mentioned as someone who informed Ponyboy about the consequences of crimes leading to the electric chair.

Destination for Hiding

Dally advises the boys to hide in an abandoned church at Jay Mountain in Windrixville.

Journey to Hiding Spot

During the train ride to Windrixville, Ponyboy sleeps, and Johnny wakes him when they reach their stop.

Encounter with Farmer

Upon reaching Windrixville, the boys ask a farmer for directions to Jay Mountain, lying that they are playing "army."

Feelings About the Church

Ponyboy finds the abandoned church eerie due to its old, spooky nature and spiderwebs. He becomes uncomfortable after witnessing other gang members' antics.

Emotional Reaction

The realization that Johnny killed someone hits Ponyboy hard, leading to tears as they discuss the gravity of the crime.

Activities During Hiding

To pass the time, Ponyboy and Johnny play poker and read "Gone with the Wind."

Personal Reflections

Ponyboy expresses a dislike for Dally, recognizing his lack of the traits he admires in others, which makes Dally feel more 'real' to him.

Symbolism of Poetry

The poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost symbolizes their lost innocence and the drastic changes in their lives after the violence.

Physical and Emotional Toll

Ponyboy becomes ill from not eating and smoking on an empty stomach, showcasing the stress of their situation.

Misconceptions of Police Investigation

Johnny shares his belief that the police suspect they have fled to Texas, which indicates the severity of their predicament.

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Test your knowledge of chapters 4 and 5 of 'The Outsiders' with these flashcards. Explore the key events and character motivations, focusing on Ponyboy and Johnny's experiences. Perfect for anyone studying this classic novel.