outsiders comprehention ch 7 Flashcards
What is the extent of Johnny’s injuries? How are the boys able to get the doctor to tell them of Johnny’s prognosis?
Johnny’s back is broken, has severe burns, and is paralyzed from the waist down. They convince the doctor that they were the closest thing to family Johnny had.
What does Pony mean by “If? Please, no, I thought. Please not ‘if’.”
Pony means that they think Johnny will probably die while Pony wants Johnny to live.
Explain the reference to chocolate cake.
Usually people don’t have chocolate cake for breakfast but the Curtis boys do.
Why do the Curtis boys always leave their door unlocked?
In case if anyone from the gang is having trouble at home they can always access the Curtis house. Plus, Darry would rather have them in their house than running away and breaking laws/stirring up trouble.
Randy says “You get a little money and the world hates you.” Pony replies “No, you hate the whole world.” Which of these statements, in your opinion, is true? Explain your answer.
In my opinion, both are true. Socs have the money and dislike the people that don’t have the money. The people who don’t have the money are jealous of the people who do.
What does the newspaper say about the “heroes”? What does Two-Bit have to say about the wording the reporter chose?
The newspaper says “child delinquents become heroes.” Two-Bit and the gang doesn’t accept the title of a delinquent
Recount the story of Pony’s recurring dream.
Pony’s reoccurring dream is very upsetting. He always wakes up screaming, and the dreams started when their parents died.
What has happened to Soda’s girlfriend, Sandy? Why?
Soda’s girlfriend moved to Florida because she got pregnant.
To what is Pony referring to when he says “it’s time for those guys from the state to come by and check up on us.”
Pony is referring to the child welfare to see that everything is decent in the Curtis house.
briefly describe the conversation between Randy and Pony.
The conversation is about Johnny being okay. Also, Randy breaks down stereotypes for Ponyboy. He also tells Pony that he is running away and not participating in the rumble.
What do you think the doctor means when he says to the nurse, “Let them go in. He’s been asking for them. It can’t hurt now.”?
Johnny is almost dead. It can’t hurt to let the boys see him when it might be the last time they get to see him.
