Chapter 1 Reading

What two things were on the narrator's mind immediately after leaving the movie house?

• His brothers and a new movie

• Paul Newman and a ride home

• His hair and his green-gray eyes

• The Socs and a gang fight

Based on the narrator's description of his brothers, what is Soda's age?

• 14

• 16 going on 17

• 20

• 18

What is the primary difference between the "Socs" and the "Greasers" as described by the narrator?

• Socs are from the East Side, Greasers are from the West Side.

• Socs are rich and middle-class, Greasers are poor.

• Socs wear leather jackets, Greasers wear madras shirts.

• Socs are quiet and reserved, Greasers are loud and boisterous.

What did the Socs threaten to do to the narrator when they surrounded him?

• Steal his money

• Beat him up

• Cut off his long hair

• Force him to join their gang

What color are Darry's eyes?

• Dark brown

• Pale blue-green

• Hazel

• Gray

How did Ponyboy get injured during the attack by the Socs?

• He was stabbed with a knife.

• He was hit with a broken bottle.

• He was cut by a blade that slipped while someone was trying to shut him up.

• He fell and hit his head on the pavement.

What is unique about Sodapop's habits regarding alcohol?

• He only drinks at parties.

• He gets drunk on just plain living and doesn't need alcohol.

• He prefers beer over hard liquor.

• He drinks to forget his problems.

What was Steve Randle's special skill or expertise?

• Fighting and brawling.

• Fixing and driving cars.

• Telling jokes and making people laugh.

• Leading the gang in fights.

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• Yes

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What was Two-Bit famous for?

• His love for school and studying.

• His black-handled switchblade and shoplifting.

• His quiet and reserved nature.

• His ability to avoid trouble with the police.