Tuesday, 10/18/05
Warm Up(s). Copy into notebook.
  1. * portion : fraction :: dead : ________
  2. * whole : fraction :: rigid : _________
  3. * event : spectator :: __________ : doctor
  4. * "again stand" = __________ (1)
    (1st and 4th period only)
  5. Do yesterday's Sentence Combining Exercise.
    (2nd and 3rd period only) Sentence Scramble: Write out the sentences in proper order. There is more than one way. This time, do not add, subtract, or change any words!
  6. (a) and his eyes  (b) as a ghost  (c) of an animal  (d) he was as white  (e) were wild-looking  (f) in a trap  (g) like the eyes
  7. (a) like liquid ice  (b) but it was water  (c) and it tasted funny  (d) the water was
Grade Test #5.
The Outsiders...
Chapter 6.
  1. (2 Quotes) What two reasons does Dally give to try to convince Johnny not to turn himself in?
  2. Explain why Johnny's behavior (not scared, having fun, very decisive) inside the burning church is ironic.
  3. Explain why Johnny's behavior inside the burning church is not ironic.
  4. Why is it ironic that Pony wanted to take off Dally's jacket because it was too hot?
  5. Why is it ironic when Jerry says, "...Or are you just professional heroes or something?"
  6. (quote) How/when does Pony finally realize that Darry really does care about him?
  7. In chapter 6, S. E. Hinton uses humor several times to "take the edge off" the seriousness of the fire in the church. Give one example. There are at least three. (+1 each extra)
Chapter 7.
  1. Why do the Curtises leave their front door unlocked?
  2. (2) What nicknames do they use for Darry?
  3. Why was Darry so upset when Steve referred to him as "all brawn and no brain"?
  4. (2) What legal trouble do Pony and Johnny face for the "Bob incident"?
  5. (2) (quote) What reason does Ponyboy give Randy for going into the church to save the kids? (Two possible answers.)
  6. (quote) What did Bob want from his parents that he never got?
  7. How is Bob like Johnny?
  8. (2) Back in Chapter 2 Pony said, "I really couldn't see what Socs had to sweat about--good grades good cars, good girls, madras, and Mustangs...I know better now." (p 34) How is Pony beginning to "know better now?" Use an example from Chapter 7 in your answer. (Hint: p102-103)