Questions and Answers
Why is Pony alone when he wakes up?
Johnny has gone to get food and supplies for their stay.
What does Johnny bring back?
He brings baloney, bread, matches, a copy of Gone with the Wind, peroxide, and a deck of cards.
What do the boys do to disguise themselves, and why is Pony reluctant to do anything with his hair?
The boys cut their hair and Ponyboy bleaches his hair.
Why did the author choose to show the boys crying in chapter 5?
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How do they pass the time?
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What does Dally bring to Ponyboy from Sodapop, and what does Pony learn from it about Darry's feelings?
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How did Dally mislead the police?
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Where do the boys go in Buck's car?
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When Dally says that his heater 'sure does help a bluff...' what does he mean?
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Who is the spy?
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Study Notes
Ponyboy's Isolation
- Ponyboy wakes up alone because Johnny has gone to gather food and supplies for their hideout.
Johnny's Supplies
- Johnny returns with essential items: baloney, bread, matches, a copy of Gone with the Wind, peroxide, and a deck of cards.
Disguises and Hair
- The boys disguise themselves by cutting their hair, with Ponyboy bleaching his hair. Ponyboy is particularly hesitant as his hair represents his pride and personal identity.
Emotional Vulnerability
- The depiction of the boys crying illustrates their emotional depth, emphasizing that they are not hardened criminals but rather sensitive young individuals.
Leisure Activities
- To pass time, the boys engage in reading Gone with the Wind, smoking, and eating.
Soda's Letter
- Dally delivers a letter from Soda to Ponyboy, revealing that Darry is concerned about him and apologizes for previous actions.
Dally's Deception
- Dally misleads the police by suggesting the boys are heading to Texas, diverting attention from their actual location.
Buck's Car Destination
- The boys travel to Dairy Queen in Buck's car, seeking a brief escape.
Dally's Bluff
- Dally's comment regarding his heater suggests it is unloaded; however, it serves as a bluff to intimidate others, indicating he values appearances over actual firepower.
Cherry as the Spy
- Cherry serves as a spy, highlighting her complex involvement and loyalty between the rival groups.
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