1. Why do Ponyboy and Johnny seek out Dally when they need help? He is nearby and available when they need help.
He is the one person who most likely knows what to do.
He is the most reliable member of the gang.
He is the one friend who will not get angry and turn them into the police.

2. What is the first step in determining the perspectives of different characters?
identifying why characters behave the way they do
identifying an important event in the novel
determining which characters are the most important
identifying which characters' responses are described the most
3. When Johnny is attacked by the Socs, he is the only major character involved; however, Ponyboy describes how the greasers responded. Why is Ponyboy's description important?
Since you know how all the boys responded, you know the story is told from third-person omnisicent point of view.
Since you know how only some of the boys responded, you know the story is told from third-person limited point of view.
The reader knows how most members reacted, which gives you insight into their perspective.
You know the most about how Johnny reacted, which only gives insight into his perspective