outsiders comprehention ch 10 Flashcards
What happens to Ponyboy’s schoolwork, memory, and attitude about himself after the hearing? What opportunity does his teacher give him to make up his problems in school?
Pony becomes delirious, distracted, and his health suffers even more. His teacher gives him an option to write a composition about anything to make up for his poor grades.
Why do you think that the judge’s line of questioning is so easy on Ponyboy? Why is he acquitted?
Pony has a tough life, is a minor, & lost two of his friends. The judge also knows that Pony is ill and delirious.
After Pony and Darry go find Soda, the three of them talk. What is the result of their conversation?
Pony and Darry don’t fight anymore.
What was in the note from Johnny that Ponyboy found when it fell out of his book?
He explained the poem to Ponyboy, had a message for Dally, and that he finally doesn’t mind dying.
What is significant about the last sentence of the novel? Why?
The first sentence is the last sentence. It is significant because it tells you that the theme is based on the book.
What does Ponyboy finally decide to write about in his theme?
Everything that happened in the past few months. He was inspired to write this by Johnny.
