Chapter 7

1. Explain what Pony means when he says Soda "reminds me of a colt" on p. 101.
Pony means that Soda is like a Colt because he is always getting his nose into everything and is always excited.
2. What condition is Johnny in after the fire?
Johnny's back was broken, he had third degree burns, and was in severe shock.
3. Why would being crippled be worse for Johnny than someone else?
Being crippled for Johnny, would mean that he would have to stay in his house which he hated so much because of his father's beatings and his mother's negligence
4. "Maybe people are younger when they are asleep" (p.104). what do you think about this comment?
I believe that people seem younger when they are sleeping because when you sleep you do not have to worry about all the problems in your life, problems which make you seem older and more mature.
5. 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 juvenile delinquent based on my own understanding, is a young person who breaks the law or who frequently gets in trouble.
6. Why would Two-Bit think Johnny, Dally, and Pony were heroes all along; before they saved the kids?
Two-Bit knew that Dally, Johnny and Ponyboy had the courage and hero ship even before the fire, because of the loyal way they acted in the gang.
7. What was Bob's 'real' problem, according to Randy (p.116)?
Bob's real problem was that nobody ever denied him anything and nobody ever told him no or restricted him by setting down rules.
8. Why did Pony think it was better to see socs as "just guys" on p. 118? What do you think he means by this?
Pony knew that greasers and socs were pretty much the same, because both had their own set of problems to deal with, so he sees them as 'just guys'.