Question

1. based on the narrators observations of cherry and marcia in paragraph 15, the reader can conclude that—

a. socs do not trust the greasers.
b. socs are comfortable with the greasers.
c. socs are eager to get along with the greasers.
d. socs do not want to owe the greasers any favors.

1. based on the narrators observations of the socs and greasers in paragraph 15 and 16, the reader can conclude that from his point of view—

a. greasers have more money than socs.
b. greaser girls are much tougher than soc girls.
c. the greasers and the socs are basically the same.
d. the greasers and the socs are driven by emotions.

1. which detail best shows that cherrys point of view comes from feeling pressure to fit in with the socs?

a. you greasers have a different set of values.
b. were sophisticated—cool to the point of not feeling anything.
c. you know, sometimes ill catch myself talking to a girl - friend, and i realize i dont mean half of what im saying.
d. i never told anyone that. i think youre the first person ive ever really gotten through to.

Explanation:

1. Analyzing the narrator's observations in the text, Socs seem to be more at - ease around Greasers, indicating comfort. This rules out A (not trusting) and D (not wanting to owe favors). C (eager to get along) is too strong; B (comfortable) is the best fit.
2. Comparing Greasers and Socs, Greasers are often portrayed as having less money and being tougher in a rough - living sense. A is correct as Greasers are shown to have a more difficult life and be tougher.
3. Cherry's quote about feeling pressure to fit in with Socs shows that Socs have a certain set of values that cause internal stress. A highlights the different value systems between Greasers and Socs.

Answer:

1. B. Socs are comfortable with the Greasers.
2. A. Greasers have more money than Socs.
3. A. "You Greasers have a different set of values."