What was Bryon's problem at the bar? How did he solve it?
He owed Charlie three dollar; he got it from the guys who jumped M&M.
Where did Mark live, and why?
He lived with Bryon and Bryon's mom. because his parents shot each other.
How does Bryon describe the relationship between him and Mark?
He says that they are like brothers.
Describe M&M.
He is a hippie type, with long hair, an army jacket, and a peace medallion around his neck.
What 'talent' did Mark have, and what happened to him because of it?
Mark was a thief who often stole cars and received probation when he was caught.
Why did Curly have a grudge against Bryon?
Bryon spread a rumor that he broke it off with Curly's sister, even though she broke up with him.
What did M&M say when Mark said he wanted to find someone to jump?
M&M was upset and said that Mark made him sick because he and Bryon had just saved him from getting jumped for being different.
Where was Bryon's mother, and why?
Bryon's mom was in the hospital and had just had surgery.
Who was Randy? What did he do for the boys?
Randy was a hippie who attended college and owned a van; he gave Bryon and M&M a ride to the hospital.
Whom did Bryon's mother ask him to visit? What did Bryon learn about this person?
Bryon's mom asked him to visit Mike, the boy across from her hospital room.
Bryon said he had never been able to accept something. What was it?
Byron said he could not accept authority.
Describe Bryon's first meeting with Cathy.
Byron couldn't remember Cathy when he first met her, but he thought that she was beautiful.
Charlie said Bryon was honest in most ways, except one. In what area was Bryon dishonest? What was Bryon's answer to Charlie's comment?
Charlie said Bryon lied like a dog. Byron said he'd think about what Charlie said because Charlie was smart.
How did Bryon feel about Curtis, and why?
Byron thought that Curtis was conceited and didn't care for him.
How did M&M's father treat him? What was Cathy's opinion of this treatment?
M&M's father picked on him quite a bit about his hair and his PE grade; Cathy felt like his dad was too hard on M&M.
What did Cathy say about Mark at the dance? What was Bryon's reaction?
Cathy said that Mark was beautiful; Bryon felt extremely jealous.
Describe the incident involving Mark. What happened, and what did Bryon do?
Mark was hit in the head with a bottle; Bryon went to the hospital to be with Mark, and Ponyboy Curtis later drove Cathy to the hospital.
How did the date with Cathy end?
Bryon dropped Cathy off at home and promised to call her.
How did Bryon and Mark spend the afternoon?
They spent the afternoon reminiscing.
How did people at school feel about the fight?
They thought that Mark was a hero.
Describe Bryon's mood on Monday?
He was in a funny mood.
Describe the incident with the principal's car.
Mark took the principal's car to see his probation officer.
What was Bryon's main problem about Cathy?
Although Cathy liked him, he wanted her to be crazy about him.
Mark and Bryon hustled two men in the bar. What happened after they left the bar?
The Texans attacked them in the alley. Charlie tried to save them and was shot and killed in the process.
Explain how Bryon ended up with Charlie's car.
The cops gave Bryon Charlie's car.
Bryon said that Mark was acting strange. What was Mark doing?
Mark kept staring at Bryon without saying anything.
How did Bryon feel about the sentence the Texans got?
He didn't care, because nothing could bring Charlie back.
Cathy said there were problems at home with M&M. What were they?
M&M's dad picked on him about his hair and his failing PE grade.
How did Bryon say he felt about Cathy?
He loved her and wanted to marry her.
What was The Ribbon,?
The Ribbon was a two-mile stretch of road with hamburger and hotdog vendors, where teens would drive up and down, drag race, or stop and hang out together.
What did M&M do that seemingly disgusted Cathy, while they were at The Ribbon?
He jumped out of the car and punched a guy in the face.
What was Mr. Carlson's reaction to the news about his son? What did Cathy think?
He said that M&M was going through a phase and would be back the next day. Cathy was upset and thought her dad should be more understanding of what mattered to M&M.
Where did Bryon get a job? What did he change to keep it?
He got a job at a super market and changed his attitude to keep it.
What did Mark do to Angela when they ran into her.
He cut off all of her hair and dumped her in her front yard.
Bryon said he knew why everyone wanted to be Mark's friend. What was the reason?
Mark was like a golden lion who cared for and protected his friends.
How did Bryon find where M&M was?
Mark told him he knew where M&M was.
What was the story Mark told about his parents?
Mark's parents shot each other because his mom revealed that Mark was not his father's biological son.
Bryon told Mark he couldn't help something. What was it?
He said he couldn't help thinking 'what if'.
Where did Bryon and Mark go to look for M&M? Did they find him?
They went to the hippie house but did not find him there.
What did Bryon and Mark discuss when they left the place?
They argued about the drug-lavished life style that Mark seemed to accept.
What happened to Bryon while he was waiting on the steps at Terry Jones' house?
Byron got jumped by the Shepard gang.
Did Bryon want to get even?
No, Bryon was tired of the 'getting-even jazz'.
How did Mark feel about what happened to Bryon?
Mark was upset and wanted to get revenge.
Did Bryon and Mark understand each other's opinions?
No, they were growing apart and becoming different people.
Where did Bryon go, alone, when he got better? What did he do there?
Byron went to the cemetery and thanked Charlie for all that he had done.
Where did Bryon and Cathy go? What did they find? What did they do about it?
Bryon and Cathy went to the hippie house, found M&M, and took him to the hospital.
What did Mr. Carlson tell Bryon? How did Bryon feel about it?
He thanked Bryon for everything and called him son; Bryon felt good because no one had ever called him son without being mean.
Bryon said something was getting easier. What was it?
It was getting easier to tell Cathy that he loved her.
What did Bryon find when he looked for Mark's cigarettes? What did he do after he found it?
He found a cylinder filled with pills and called the police on Mark.
What did Bryon tell Mark when he got home? What was Mark's reaction?
He told Mark he had called the police. Mark was confused and pleaded for Bryon not to let the police take him.
What did Bryon's mother say when she heard what had happened?
Bryan's mother said that she loved Mark but that what he had done was wrong.
What punishment did Mark receive? Why did the judge give him that punishment?
Mark received five years in prison because of his bad attitude and failure to express remorse or regret.
What happened to M&M?
M&M lost weight, cut his hair, and still seemed to be stuck in his ways, without direction.
What happened to Bryon and Cathy?
Bryon dumped Cathy, and she began dating Ponyboy Curtis.
Describe the last meeting between Bryon and Mark.
Byron visited Mark in prison; Mark was hostile and angry, while Bryon tried to convince Mark to straighten so he could get out on parole.
How did Bryon feel at the end of the story?
Byron felt mixed up and uncertain of things.
What is the meaning of sole?
single; only
What is the meaning of profound?
intellectual
What is the meaning of abruptly?
suddenly
What is the meaning of tactfully?
dealing with people in a skillful way
What is the meaning of probation?
supervised freedom for law breakers
What is the meaning of taunting?
insulting
What is the meaning of slight?
light in form or build
What is the meaning of lame?
having an injured foot or leg
What is the meaning of lanky?
tall and skinny
What is the meaning of assault?
attack
What is the meaning of inclined?
likely to or tending to
What is the meaning of minor?
one who is below the legal age
What is the meaning of sassy?
rude
What is the meaning of contorted?
twisted out of shape
What is the meaning of flounced?
moved in a bouncy or lively manner
What is the meaning of sarcastically?
in a mocking manner
What is the meaning of hub?
center
What is the meaning of reminiscing?
remembering past events
What is the meaning of slacked?
slowed
What is the meaning of vague?
indistinct
What is the meaning of aforementioned?
said before
What is the meaning of obligingly?
willingly
What is the meaning of sauntered?
strolled
What is the meaning of smirking?
sneering
What is the meaning of hysterical?
in an uncontrolled, excitable state
What is the meaning of vengeful?
wanting to give punishment for a wrong
What is the meaning of incredulous?
doubtful
What is the meaning of gravely?
seriously
What is the meaning of hostility?
ill will; extreme anger
What is the meaning of irrationally?
not logically
What is the meaning of gulf?
distance