The Outsiders: Chapter 7

1. Explain what Pony means when he says Soda "reminds me of a colt" on p. 101.
Ponyboy means when he said that Soda "reminds me of a colt" by that Soda get's his nose into everything and that Soda reminds Ponyboy of a type of car.

2. What condition is Johnny in after the fire?
The condition that Johnny is in after the fire is very critical. He can't feel anything below the middle of his back because he busted it, his face was pale and even with crutches, he wouldn't be able to walk again.

3. Why would being crippled be worse for Johnny than someone else?
Being crippled would be worse for Johnny than someone else because Johnny had a lot to live for and they couldn't get along without Johnny. Also being crippled for him would be bad because then Johnny wouldn't be able to do anything anymore [ex. sports, rumbles, etc].

4. "Maybe people are younger when they are asleep" (p.104). What do you think about this comment?
I think this comment is true because when you sleep, it looks like you are younger than your normal age.

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 is someone who is a young offender or someone who is juvenile and preforms criminal acts.

6. Why would Two-Bit think Johnny, Dally, and Pony were heroes all along; before they saved the kids?
Two-Bit thought Johnny, Dally and Ponyboy were heroes all along before they saved the kids because all 3 of them stood up for themselves and didn't let anyone push them around, and that they also stood up for others [ex. Greasers].

7. What was Bob's 'real' problem, according to Randy (p.116)?
Bob's "real" problem according to Randy was that no one would EVER say "no" to him; not his parents, his friends, anybody. Pretty much, no one ever gave him limits on what he should and shouldn't do.

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?
Ponyboy thought it was better to see Socs as "just guys" because Socs are just like the Greasers and have the same problems as them too. I think he means by this is that they're both the same and that you shouldn't call them by their group.