chapter 2

Question 1

hastily - “I sat there, struck dumb, and Johnny left hastily to get a coke.”

Answer 1

Characterized by speed; rapid.

Question 2

incredulous - “She gave him an incredulous look; and then she threw her Coke in his face.” (pg. 24)

Answer 2

Skeptical, disbelieving.

Question 3

nonchalant - “ ‘Okay,’ I said nonchalantly, ‘might as well.’ “ (pg. 25)

Answer 3

Seeming to be cool, unconcerned or indifferent.

Question 4

sassy - “Johnny didn’t usually get sassy like that.” (pg. 28)

Answer 4

Rude and disrespectful; lively and spirited.

Question 5

vague - “I wondered about it vaguely.” (pg. 33)

Answer 5

Not clear in meaning or application.

Question 6

gallant “Two-Bit gallantly offered to walk them home…” (pg. 37)

Answer 6

brave, spirited, noble-minded or chivalrous; exceptionally polite to women.

Question 7

dumbfound - “Two-Bit said, dumbfounded, ‘No, Ponyboy, that ain’t right…you got it wrong…’” (pg. 42)

Answer 7

To make speechless with amazement; astonish.

Question 8

reeling - “Five Socs were coming straight at us, and from the way they were staggering I figured they were reeling pickled.” (pg 54)

Answer 8

To sway, especially under the shock of a blow or through dizziness or drunkenness.

Question 9

quavered - “ ‘Yeah.’ His voice quavered slightly. ‘I had to. They were drowning you, Pony.’” (pg. 57)

Answer 9

To shake tremulously, quiver or tremble.

Question 10

apprehensive - “He was pretty well crocked, which made me apprehensive.” (pg. 59)

Answer 10

uneasy or fearful about something that might happen.

Question 11

contemptuous - “Dally glanced contemptuously over his shoulder.” (pg. 59)

Answer 11

Showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful.