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Chapter 1 Response Questions
Who are the Socs? Who are the Greasers? Draw a comparison chart in order to characterize
both groups. Then, compose written analysis, using textual evidence to explain how they are
different.
Compare and contrast Ponyboy’s relationships with Darry and Sodapop. Draw a conclusion
about why their relationships function in these ways.
Draw a conclusion about why the “gang” is so important to Johnny?
How does Ponyboy react to what Sodapop tells him about Darry? Explain why this is so.
Do you think Darry loves Ponyboy? Use evidence from the text to explain why you believe this.
Why does he treat Ponyboy the way that he does? Use evidence from the text to explain why
you believe this.
Interpret the quote: what does Ponyboy mean on pg. 18 when he says, “I lie to myself all the time?”
Why do people lie to themselves? What purpose does it serve?
Be sure to INTRODUCE the quotes and CITE
For example, Ponyboy explains that, “-------------------------------“ (Hinton 5) .
#1 introduce quote
#2 quote from text
#4 period after citation
#3 parenthetical citation