[chapter 7]

1. Q: Explain what Pony means when he says Soda "reminds me of a colt" on p. 101.
A: When Pony said Soda "reminds me of a colt" he meant that a colt is a very sharp, tough looking horse with long legs which resembles Soda. He gets his nose into everything and radiates just as a colt does.

2. Q: What condition is Johnny in after the fire?
A: After the fire Johnny is in critical condition. A piece of timber fell on his back a broke it, was in severe shock and was suffering from third degree burns. He was in much worse condition then Ponyboy and there was always an “if” factor if he were to survive this trauma.

3. Q: Why would being crippled be worse for Johnny than someone else?
A: Being crippled would be worse for Johnny then someone else because he has a very sensitive and week personality. It would be harder for Johnny then anyone else to get through this since he is always paranoid and scared all the time. Plus he doesn’t have any family members to care for him other then the gang, which might make him feel out of place. He has already been through so much and this just makes things much more difficult.

4. Q: "Maybe people are younger when they are asleep" (p.104). what do you think about this comment?
A: I think that the comment “Maybe people are younger when they are asleep” means when people are sleeping they are so still and silent they seem so innocent. When you are innocent you are usually younger and don’t know a lot about the real world. So this would cause people to look younger.

5. Q: What is a juvenile delinquent (p. 107)? Find a definition on the internet, in a dictionary, or create your own based on your own knowledge.
A: A juvenile delinquent is a minor who cannot be controlled by parental authority and commits antisocial or criminal acts, as vandalism or violence.

6. Q: Why would Two-Bit think Johnny, Dally, and Pony were heroes all along; before they saved the kids?
A: Two-Bit thinks Johnny, Dally, and Pony were heroes all along; before they saved the kids because they managed to defend themselves against and defeat the Socs like no one ever before. They kept this whole thing secretive. Not only did the fuzz not know where they were but their family and the gang didn’t also with the exception of Dally.

7. Q: What was Bob's 'real' problem, according to Randy (p.116)?
A: Bob’s “real” problem according to Randy was that he was too spoiled that he felt he could do what ever he wanted. His parents never had any order in his house and he was always looking for something to do that would make them mad and create some discipline. Bob wanted to be disciplined and his parents to say no for once so badly and that was his real problem.

8. Q: Why did Pony think it was better to see Socs as "just guys" on p. 118? What do you think he means by this?
A: I think Pony thinks it was better to see the Socs as “just guys” because then you could talk to them and hang out without judgment or be stereotypical. I think he means that right away when you here “Socs” that you assume a bad person behind that name. But hearing just another guy you rather get to know them and talk to them with no problems involved.