Ch. 1-6 practice test

What point of view is used in this book?

• first

• second

• third limited

• third objective

What happened to Ponyboy's parents?

• They abadoned Ponyboy and his brothers when they were young.

• They were killed in an automobile wreck.

• They were arrested and taken to prison.

• They left to travel the world.

The Greasers versus the Socs is a rivalry between ________.

• country boys and city boys

• different races

• social classes

• older and younger people

Which one of the Greasers is considered the gang's pet (their favorite)?

• Dally

• Sodapop

• Two Bit

• Johnny

Which of the following is considered a big part of a Greaser's identity?

• their knives

• their hair

• their slang language

• their house decorations

Johnny is portrayed as especially __________.

• vulnerable (capable of being physically or emotionally wounded)

• skinny

• brave

• angry

Which of the brothers acts as a mediator (a person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go between) or one who tries to keep the peace in their family?

• Ponyboy

• Darry

• Sodapop

How does Ponyboy think of Darry?

• He feels that Darry doesn't love him.

• He feels like he is only a problem for Darry.

• He feels like Darry is too hard on him.

• ALL OF THE ANSWERS

Which of the following sets Ponyboy apart from the rest of the Greasers?

• his courage and respect for other Greasers

• his hatred of the Socs

• his intelligence and sensitivity

• his willingness to fight

What effect does Cherry have on the plot of the story?

• She helps Ponyboy realize that Socs are individuals too with their own problems.

• She causes Ponyboy to hate the Socs even more than the others do

• She causes Ponyboy to sympathize with all Socs

• She helps ALL Greasers realize that Socs are a lot like the Greasers