Question 27

Why was johnny's dying so difficult for Dally to handle?

Question 26

How does Pony's dreaming, or lying to himself, finally work in this chapter?

Question 25

What do you think Johnny's last words to Pony mean?

Question 24

What is the difference between Tim Sheppard's gang and Ponyboy's? Explain how Pony feels this difference might give his group the upper hand?

Question 23

Why do the boys fight? Why is Pony different?

Question 22

When Pony asks what kind of a world it is, what comment is he making about how society judges people?

Question 21

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