chapter 1

Question 1

asset - “…The “Socs” are considered an asset to society..” (pg. 3)

Answer 1

a useful and desirable thing or quality

Question 2

loping - “Sodapop came loping back.” (pg. 7)

Answer 2

to move or run with bounding steps, or with a long, easy stride

Question 3

acquired - “He was famous for shoplifting and his black-handled switchblade (which he couldn’t have acquired without his first talent), …” (pg. 10)

Answer 3

to come into possession or ownership of; get as one’s own.

Question 4

irresistibly - “Everything he said was so irresistibly funny that he just had to let the police in on it to brighten up their dull lives.” (pg. 10)

Answer 4

incapable of being resisted or withstood

Question 5

unfathomable - “He likes fights, blondes and for some unfathomable reason, school.” (pg. 10)

Answer 5

not able to be completely understood

Question 6

rarities - “ In New York, Dally blew off steam in gang fights, but here, organized gangs are rarities -“ (pg. 11)

Answer 6

something rare, unusual, or uncommon

Question 7

rumble - “A rumble, when it’s called, is usually born of a grudge fight…” (pg. 11)

Answer 7

“slang” to have or take part in a street fight among teen gangs

Question 8

grudge - “A rumble, when it’s called, is usually born of a grudge fight, and the opponents just happen to bring their friends along.” (pg. 11)

Answer 8

a feeling of ill will or resentment

Question 9

gingerly - “I touched my cheek gingerly.” (pg. 12

Answer 9

cautious, careful, or wary

Question 10

savvy - “It’s just because you’re the baby - I mean, he loves you a lot. Savvy?” (pg. 17)

Answer 10

to know; understand