Midterm Exam REVIEW Practical Writing

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Soda Curtis
• Darry Curtis
• Johnny Cade
• Ponyboy Curtis

What was a result of the court hearing in chapter 11?

• Ponyboy is separated from his family until he is 18.
• Ponyboy is placed on probation and must report back in 6 months.
• Ponyboy gets to go home with Darry and Soda without consequences.
• Ponyboy must make amends with Bob's family and the rest of the Soc's.

Which is an example of the conflict type character vs. nature?

• Ponyboy and Johnny fight with Bob and Randy.
• Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally run into the burning church to save the kids.
• Ponyboy is viewed as a juvenile delinquent for being a greaser.
• Ponyboy hates that he is underprivileged and wishes he could have a different life.

Which is an example of the conflict type character vs. society?

• Ponyboy and Johnny fight with Bob and Randy.
• Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally run into the burning church to save the kids.
• Ponyboy is viewed as a juvenile delinquent for being a greaser.
• Ponyboy hates that he is underprivileged and wishes he could have a different life.

At the beginning of the story (exposition) "When I stepped out"…(finish the line)

• Into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home.
• from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home.

Select TWO answer choices. What is the difference between a Greaser and a Soc?

• Greasers are poor and the Soc's are rich.
• Greasers feel to much and the Soc's don't feel anything.
• Greasers drive nice cars and the Soc's walk everywhere.
• Greasers love drive-in movies and the Soc's prefer the theather.

What is the book that Pony read to Johnny?

• Charlette's Webb
• Gone With the Wind
• Little Women
• The Awakening

What is the meaning of Gallant?

• brave or heroic
• cowardly and scared
• sly and cunning
• handsome and beautiful

What were Johnny's last words to Ponyboy?

• Stay golden, Ponyboy. Stay golden.
• Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.
• Stay the same, Ponyboy. Stay the same.
• Stay gallant, Ponyboy. Stay gallant.

Which character stated, “Things were rough all over, but it was better that way. That way you could tell the other guy was human too.”?

• Cherry Vallance
• Dallas Winston
• Two-Bit Matthews
• Ponyboy Curtis