Ponyboy's Challenges and Growth

Ponyboy attends a hearing where he is acquitted, but struggles with the aftermath, including absent-mindedness and poor school performance. He confronts Socs and deals with family tensions, particularly with his brothers Darry and Soda. After a reconciliation, Ponyboy reflects on his experiences and begins writing a theme for school, inspired by his late friend Johnny.

Who were the only people present at the hearing besides Ponyboy, Darry, and Soda?

• The police

• The entire school

• Randy and his parents

• Ponyboy's friends

What did the judge mainly ask Ponyboy about during the hearing?

• His relationship with Johnny

• His future plans

• His school life and living situation

• His involvement in the fight

How did Ponyboy's behavior change after the hearing?

• He started running into things and losing items

• He became more focused

• He excelled in school

• He became more social

What opportunity did Ponyboy's English teacher offer him?

• A chance to pass with a good semester theme

• A chance to tutor other students

• A chance to skip the final exam

• A chance to retake the class

How did Ponyboy react when confronted by the Socs at the grocery store?

• He called for help

• He stood up to them with a broken bottle

• He ignored them

• He ran away

What was the main issue causing tension between Ponyboy and his brothers?

• Soda's relationship problems

• Darry's strictness

• All of the above

• Ponyboy's school performance

What did Soda reveal about his own struggles?

• He was planning to leave home

• He felt caught in the middle of Ponyboy and Darry's fights

• He was secretly working two jobs

• He wanted to go back to school

What realization did Ponyboy come to about Johnny's death?

• It was his fault

• It was not significant

• It was important to share their story

• It was inevitable