Chapters 5-7 P2

While they are at the church hiding out, Ponyboy recites this poem to Johnny. Why does he recite the poem?

• This poem symbolizes the friendship between Ponyboy and Johnny and Pony's belief that some things never change.

• This poem symbolizes the death of his parents, the goodness of life with them, and the inevitability that all of life will change.

• This poem represents Pony's desire for money and wealth (gold). He thinks if he can be rich someday he will not have any more problems.

• This poem represents the violence that is to come in the novel.

Who visits Johnny and Ponyboy while they are hiding out at the church?

• Darry

• Two-Bit

• Sodapop

• Dally

What can we infer about Dally based on this quote?

• He's angry that Johnny made him waste his time.

• He's tired from when he was interrogated by the police.

• He thinks the whole situation is funny.

• He really cares about Johnny.

Why do you think Johnny decides to turn himself in?

• Because the fire at the church scared him.

• Because he knew the Socs would find their hideout within 24 hours.

• Because Cherry said she would testify in court that the Socs were drunk and looking for a fight.

• Because he wants to upset his parents.

Why do you think Johnny looked like he was having the time of his life while he was saving the children from the fire.

• Because this could be the first time he has ever felt truly needed. He is doing something worthwhile and helpful for others.

• Because he is hoping that Dally will appreciate him more if he saves the kids.

• Because he wants to prove something to Ponyboy.

• Because he is hoping that his sister will treat him better when she sees that he is a hero.

Which theme does the author develop in this excerpt?

• The cycle of violence

• Bridging the gap between the rich and the poor

• Honor among the lawless

• Peace through forgiveness

Which theme does the author develop in this scene?

• The cycle of violence

• Bridging the gap between the rich and the poor

• Honor among the lawless

• Peace through forgiveness

Based on this excerpt, what inference can you make about Ponyboy's view of Darry?

• Pony is beginning to understand that Darry cares about him.

• Ponyboy is beginning to understand that Darry never cared about him.

• Ponyboy is beginning to understand that Two-Bit is almost always right.

• Ponyboy dislikes Dally and how he interferes in his family.

After the fire_________ is severely injured. He is in critical condition.

• Johnny

• Dally

• Ponyboy

• Two-Bit

What was Bob's problem according to Randy?

• He loved drama and fights too much.

• His sister died in a car wreck and he couldn't deal with his grief.

• His parents were cruel to him.

• His parents spoiled him and never laid down the law, or set a boundary with him.