Which phrase from chapter 11, paragraph 3, best demonstrates Pony’s attitude towards how Socs feel about the Greasers? A) sweet and friendly, stands out from the crowed B) I hoped they hated us, that they weren’t full of pity-the-victims-of environment junk. C) maybe they understand. D) a reckless, hot-tempered boy

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.