The Outsiders Chapters 7 & 8

Front

What does 'aghast' mean?

Back

Struck with surprise or horror.

Front

Who is Cherry in relation to Johnny in the hospital?

Back

She is choosing not to see him.

Front

Where does Ponyboy learn he has to go after reading the newspaper stories about the fire?

Back

Juvenile court.

Front

Who looked after Ponyboy after his brothers went to work?

Back

Two-Bit.

Front

What does 'jet' refer to in terms of color?

Back

Of the blackest black.

Front

What is the significance of the character Dally in Chapters 7 & 8?

Back

He represents the struggle between loyalty and the harsh realities of life.

Front

What event leads to Ponyboy and Johnny's situation in the story?

Back

The fire in the church.

Front

How does Ponyboy feel about the Socs and the Greasers?

Back

He feels conflicted and struggles with the social divide.

Front

What role does the newspaper play in Ponyboy's understanding of his situation?

Back

It informs him of the consequences of his actions.

Front

What does the term 'faltered' mean in the context of the story?

Back

To hesitate or waver in action.