Questions and Answers
What happens in Chapter One?
What does Ponyboy do at the movies in Chapter Two?
He is with the gang and befriends cheerleader soc girls.
A confrontation occurs between the greasers and soc guys in Chapter Three.
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Who is stabbed to death in Chapter Four?
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Where do Johnny and Ponyboy go for safety in Chapter Four?
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In Chapter Five, Dally reports that Cherry is spying for the socs.
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In Chapter Six, Johnny and Ponyboy save the kids from the burning _____.
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What does Johnny decide to do in Chapter Six?
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In Chapter Seven, Ponyboy is considered for placement in a boy's home.
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Who does Ponyboy talk to in Chapter Seven?
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In Chapter Eight, Johnny is in critical condition and everybody thinks he is going to _____.
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The greasers lose the rumble in Chapter Nine.
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Who runs away after Johnny's death in Chapter Nine?
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What happens to Dally in Chapter Ten?
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Ponyboy faints and gets a concussion in Chapter Ten.
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Study Notes
Chapter One
- Ponyboy Curtis, a greaser, is attacked by a group of socs (socialites).
- His gang, including Darry and Sodapop, arrives just in time to save him.
Chapter Two
- Ponyboy attends a movie with his gang, where they encounter soc girls, Cherry and Marcia.
- Dally's rude behavior annoys the girls, but Ponyboy ends up forming a bond with Cherry.
- Ponyboy confides in Cherry about Johnny's past beating.
Chapter Three
- After walking the girls home, Ponyboy and Johnny are confronted by the socs.
- Cherry and Marcia leave with the socs, leaving Pony and Johnny vulnerable in the dark.
Chapter Four
- Tensions escalate when Bob, a soc, is killed by Johnny in self-defense during a fight.
- To escape, Ponyboy and Johnny seek assistance from Dally, who supplies them with money and a gun.
- They hide in an abandoned church for their safety.
Chapter Five
- While hiding in the church, Ponyboy and Johnny develop a close bond.
- Dally reveals that a rumble is brewing between the greasers and socs, with Cherry acting as a spy for the greasers.
Chapter Six
- Johnny expresses his desire to turn himself in after their time in hiding.
- The church catches fire, and both Ponyboy and Johnny heroically save trapped children.
- Tragically, Johnny sustains serious injuries during the rescue, leading to a reunion with Darry and Sodapop.
Chapter Seven
- Upon returning, Ponyboy faces scrutiny from reporters; there's concern he might end up in a boys' home.
- Ponyboy speaks with Randy, who reveals that Bob's aggressive behavior stemmed from a lack of guidance.
Chapter Eight
- Ponyboy and Two-Bit visit Johnny in the hospital, where he is in grave condition.
- Johnny's mother blames Dally for Johnny’s predicament, expressing her anger towards him.
Chapter Nine
- The greasers successfully win the rumble against the socs.
- Despite the victory, Ponyboy feels unwell, as Johnny succumbs to his injuries.
- Dally's grief leads him to spiral out of control after Johnny's death.
Chapter Ten
- Dally, overwhelmed by his emotions, robs a grocery store.
- He confronts police, simulating having a gun, which results in him being shot and killed.
- In the chaos, Ponyboy faints and suffers a concussion, further deepening his trauma.
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