Chapter 7 & 8 outsiders flashcard

Front

What does Ponyboy ask Two-Bit to promise?

Back

Not to tell anyone he is sick.

Front

Why won't Cherry go see Johnny in the hospital?

Back

Johnny killed her boyfriend.

Front

Who makes the statement: 'If he'd been smart like me he'd never been in this mess...That's what you get for helpin' people.'?

Back

Dally.

Front

What parenting mistake did Randy feel Bob's parents made?

Back

They never told him no.

Front

How does Johnny react when his mother came to visit him in the hospital?

Back

He became angry and didn't want to see her.

Front

What is the significance of Ponyboy's request to Two-Bit?

Back

It highlights Ponyboy's vulnerability and the theme of friendship.

Front

What does Cherry's decision not to visit Johnny reveal about her character?

Back

It shows her loyalty to Bob and the complexity of her feelings.

Front

How does Dally's statement reflect his worldview?

Back

It indicates his belief in self-preservation and cynicism towards helping others.

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What does Randy's reflection on Bob's upbringing suggest about the impact of parenting?

Back

It suggests that lack of boundaries can lead to negative behavior.

Front

What themes are explored through Johnny's reaction to his mother's visit?

Back

Themes of abandonment, anger, and the desire for acceptance.