Reluctantly:unwilling,disinclined"I put the book down reluctantly"pg110
Sullen:sluggish,gloomy"I leaned back next to him sullenly"pg113
Eluded:to escape the understanding,perception or appreciation of.“I was trying to find the meaning the poet had in mind, but it eluded me.”pg121
Imploringly:to beg urgently or piteous for."I looked at Jhonny imploringly"pg111
Gallant:brave spirited noble-minded chivalrous“riding into sure death because they were gallant.”pg118
Indignant:feeling,characterized by,or expressing strong displeasure,at something considered unjust,offensive,insulting or base.“Johnny was so indignant he nearly squeaked.”pg125
1.Why does Pony have a problem with Jhonny's idea to disguise themselves?
Pony doesn't like the idea because he likes his long brown greasy hair.
2.What does Ponyboy mean when he says "I was supposed to be the deep one."?
Pony means that he is supposed to be the more sensitive and emotional one.
3.Who does Jhonny think is a hero? Do you think Dally is a hero for what he did?
Jhonny thinks that Dally is a hero. I think that Dally is not a hero because he's lying to the police.
4.Why does Pony realize he doesn't like Dally?Can you explain?
Pony liked Dally least of everyone. Because he didn't have sodas understand or two-bits humor,or even Darry's superman qualities.
5.Examine Robert Frost poem nothing gold can stay.What do you think the poem is saying.How might this apply to characters in the novel? It means that nothing good or nice ever lasts. This applies to the characters because nothing good ever stays even with the socs nothing is ever perfect.
6.On page 78, Jhonny compares Pony and his brothers to their parents.Which one of your parents are you most like?What similarities do you share?
I've been told that I am like my dad. Also that I look a lot like my mom and also my grandma and her mom. My dad and I share the same interests, sports, enjoying the outdoors and the way we act.
7.What does pony mean when he says he drunk Pepsi like a fiend?
He means he drinks Pepsi all the time.
8.Whats a heater? Why does Dally have one?
A heater is another word for gun. Dally has one because things are tense between the socs and the greasers and it's just a way to intimidate the socs.
9.Why are the socs and greaser having a fight in the vacant lot?
They are fighting in the vacant lot to try and solve their problems.
10.Who's the greasers spy?does this surprise you? Why or why not?
Their spy is Cherry Valance. I'm not surprised about this because she was mad at her and Marcia's boyfriend. And liked the greasers. So was willing to help them out.
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