Question 21

What does Pony mean when he says, "we could get along without anyone but Johnny"?

Question 20

"We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang. And for the same reason". What do you think Pony means, and what is the reason?

Question 19

How does what the doctor first says foreshadow Johnny's condition?

Question 18

Why did Pony think it was better to see socs as "just guys"? What do you think he means by this?

Question 17

Why would Two-Bit think Johnny, Dally, and Pony were heroes all along; before they saved the kids?

Question 16

What condition is Johnny in after the fire?

Question 15

What "other side" of Dallas is revealed in this chapter?

Question 14

What's your own definitionof a hero? Do the three boys prove themselves to be heroes, according to your definition? Explain.

Question 13

Why doesn't Dally want Johnny to turn himself in?

Question 12

Do you think Dally's parents have influenced the way he is; his personality? Explain.

Question 11

Who is the spy for the greasers? Does this surprise you? Why or why not?

Question 10

Why are the socs and the greasers going to fight in the vacant lot?

Question 9

What's a heater? Why does Dally have one?

Question 8

What would your advice be to Johnny and Ponyboy if they had come to you instead of Dally? Explain.

Question 7

How did the author foreshadow that Johnny would use his switchblade in Chapter 2?

Question 6

What major event happens in Chapter 4? Explain.