Ponyboy and Johnny offer to do what for Cherry and Marcia?
To walk them home
. Ponyboy tells Cherry a personal story about Sodapop; what is it? Tells about his horse.
What does Ponyboy and Cherry have in common in Chapter 3?
During this discussion, Ponyboy and Cherry find they have a surprising amount in common—for instance, they
both like reading and watching sunsets
. Ponyboy voices his frustration that the greasers have terrible luck while the Socs lead comfortable lives and jump the greasers out of sheer boredom.
What did Ponyboy and Johnny decide to do in Chapter 3?
Two-Bit heads off to hunt up a poker game and maybe to get drunk, and Johnny and Ponyboy decide
to lay down in an empty lot and watch the stars
. Ponyboy’s curfew is midnight, but he assumes that he has plenty of time to make it home.
Why are Ponyboy and Johnny surprised that Cherry and Marcia are talking to them?
In The Outsiders, Ponyboy is somewhat surprised that he is getting along with Cherry and Marcia
because they are members of the rival Socs gang and typically view themselves as superior to greasers
. Pony expects the Soc cheerleaders to act aloof and dismissive.
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny pickup Marcia and cherry?
Where do Johnny and Ponyboy go after Cherry and Marcia leave with the Socs?
The vacant lot
.
Why did Darry slap Ponyboy?
Darry slaps Ponyboy
because he is angry and frustrated that Ponyboy came home past his curfew
. Darry was worried that something terrible had happened to Pony, and overcome with emotion, Darry reacts without thinking and slaps Ponyboy when he finally returns home.
Why did two bit slap Ponyboy?
They defend Darry, which only infuriates Ponyboy, so
he verbally attacks Johnny about his own terrible home life
. In response to this attack, Two-Bit slaps Ponyboy on the side of the head, which sets off a tirade from Ponyboy about the injustice in their world.
What is the main idea of Chapter 3 in The Outsiders?
Ponyboy gets a better sense of his own family life
through his new understanding of Johnny’s much worse situation. The boys go to the park, a place for children, to decide whether to face or run away from their lives. But what they find in the park will change their lives and force them to grow up.
Who does Cherry confess she could fall in love with why?
In Chapter 3, Cherry Valance says that she could fall in love with
Dallas Winston
. Despite the fact that Cherry is a Soc from an affluent family and Dally is a poor Greaser, Cherry is attracted to him. Similar to Cherry’s boyfriend, Bob Sheldon, Dally is a reckless, thrill-seeker.
Who was Randy’s best friend?
Randy Adderson (called Randy Anderson in the film) is a Soc in The Outsiders, and a minor antagonist turned supporting tritagonist. His girlfriend is Marcia, and his best friend was
Robert Sheldon
, whom he met in grade school.
Why do cherry and Ponyboy get along?
Ponyboy and Cherry become
good friends because they are honest with each other
, they open and can talk civilized and polite conversations about each other, and don’t act as bad as what people say they are.
Who tells Dally to leave girls alone?
| Question Answer | Who spoke up and told Dally to leave the girls alone? Johnny | What happened to Ponyboy as he walked home from the movies alone? He was jumped by the Socs. | List three Greasers other than Pony boy Darry, Soda Pop and Johnny |
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What was Bob’s real problem according to Randy P 116?
According to Randy, Bob’s problem was that
his parents never set any boundaries for him or punished him for his misbehavior
. Whenever Bob would get into trouble, his parents would blame themselves, and Bob would go unpunished.
Why did Ponyboy pass out after Dally died?
After Dally is gunned down by the police, Pony loses consciousness and falls to the ground. Pony passes out as
a result of his fatigue, a serious head injury
, and the emotional turmoil of witnessing two of his friends die. Pony was already weak before he was seriously injured in the rumble.
Why does dally not want Johnny to go to jail?
Why doesn’t Dally want Johnny to go to jail?
Because Dally wants to teach him a lesson
. … Because jail will harden Johnny. Because Ponyboy will be alone without Johnny.
What does Darry scold Ponyboy for doing in bed after the rumble?
Q. What does Darry scold Ponyboy for doing in bed after the rumble?
Smoking
.
