Who comes to visit Johnny besides Ponyboy and Two-Bit? Why does Johnny get mad at them for coming? How does this visitor react? Answer all the questions. (Pages 122-123) What is the rumble? Why is it so important? Who “wins” the rumble. After answering all three questions, give me one text evidence describing a detail of the rumble. (Pages 140-145)

20 POINTS!!are some of the reasons the boys in the gang like to fight? Why do you think Ponyboy keeps asking them all why they like to fight? (page 133) Answer both questions.

What does Johnny mean when he says “stay gold” right before he dies? (page 148)

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?