Final Answer:
Cherry says socs have money and greasers don’t — it’s about class, not just clothes.
Darry slapped Ponyboy after he came home late and drunk, which made Ponyboy run away.
Cherry says she saw Pony at school and thought he looked like a greaser but seemed nice — she didn’t judge him right away.
Ponyboy thinks Darry is strict and doesn’t love him anymore, but he’s actually worried and trying to be responsible.
Mickey Mouse was a friend of Johnny’s who died in a hit-and-run accident.
“Nothing gold can stay” means beautiful, pure things (like youth or innocence) don’t last forever.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of the outsiders worksheet.
