Chapter 5
1) Ponyboy greatly resists having his hair cut. Why do you think the Greasers care so much about their hair?
2) In what way did Johnny compare Dally to the Southern gentlemen from Gone With The Wind?
3) Explain the significance of Robert Frost's poem in the story.
4) How did Bob's murder affect the relationship between the Socs and the Greasers?
5) What surprising news did Dally give Johnny and Ponyboy about Cherry?
6) The words "gallant" and "sullen" are used in this chapter. Define these words, and explain why the words are appropriate for when they were used.
Chapter 9 (Fight)
1) Kyle and Jared have a discussion about "dreamcatchers". What is a dreamcatcher? What is its purpose? If you don't know, research it, and answer the question.
2) Kyle tells Jared on page 99 that he doesn't "usually talk to your type." What does Kyle mean by this? Why does Kyle feel this way?
3) Kyle tells Jared that Moniyaw means "white man". Jared explain that Kyle has a double standard. What does Jared say to prove Kyle's double standard, and why is this important in the story?
4) What did the man that saved Kyle and Jared from the Wîhtiko say?
5) Why does Kyle keep following the water?
6) Jared gets into a rage, and destroys his phone. Why is this important for Jared as he grows as a person?
7) What insult does Kyle say to Jared about Jared's size that hurts him?
Chapter 10 (Curiosity)
1) How does Kyle stop the bear from chasing Jared? What do the words he speaks mean?
2) Add to the list of reasons why Jared believes he can't ever be friends with Kyle.
3) What does Kyle mean by saying "Kokum slapped me down."?
4) What does Kyle mean when he says that Kokum's teachings are inside of him, on page 111?
5) Explain the significance of the boys seeing the ravens flying away.
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