outsiders comprehention ch 3 Flashcards
What rule does the greasers follow besides “stick together”? How do you think these rules came to be?
Don’t get caught. These rules came to be because they have nothing but eachother, and if they get caught doing bad things they’ll get seperated.
Describe the attack on Johnny. Why do you think the attack was so traumatic to him?
The attack was crucial. They almost beaten him to death. This was traumatic to him because he already gets abused at home.
What odes Cherry tell Ponyboy about the Socs?
Socs hide their feelings and are sophisticated and greasers are too emotional
Relate the story about Mickey Mouse and Soda.
Mickey Mouse was Soda’s horse but someone sold Mickey.
Explain the reference to watching the sunset. Why is it an important part of the buildup relationship between Cherry Valance and Ponyboy?
There’s a lot in common between greasers and Socs.
WHen the blue mustang rolls up, what are its occupants hoping to do? What do the greasers think they want?
The socs want to give the girls a ride home and the greasers think that they are getting jumped.
What do Pony and Johnny do instead of going to the movies and what is the result?
Ponyboy and Johnny fall asleep in the lot.
WHy doesn’t Darry call the police when Ponyboy doesn’t arrive at the house until 2 am?
Darry doesn’t call the police because if he did, they will get split up.
Why do Pony and Johnny run away?
Darry slapped Pony hard.
Why does Johnny like it better when his father is hitting him?
At least he knows that hid dad knows that he’s alive when he’s getting abused.
