Outsiders Chapter 11-12*

3. The official who asks Ponyboy only about his home life and permits him to stay with Darry.
4. The legal verdict given to Ponyboy, officially clearing him of all charges regarding Bob's death.
5. The note written by Johnny that falls out of Gone with the Wind for Ponyboy to read.
7. The brother who runs out of the house in tears after receiving a returned letter from Sandy.
9. The semester paper assignment Ponyboy writes to share his story and raise his grade.
14. The school annual where Ponyboy finds Bob's picture and wonders what he was really like.
17. The word Johnny explains in his letter, urging Ponyboy to stay innocent and appreciate life.
18. What Ponyboy refuses to admit, claiming instead that he was the one who killed Bob.
20. The narrator who spends a week in bed recovering before the juvenile court hearing.

1. The mental state Ponyboy stays in by insisting Johnny isn't dead and didn't kill anyone.
2. The title of the book, which doubles as the very first line of Ponyboy's English theme.
6. WITH THE WIND The novel where Johnny left his final letter explaining what "stay gold" means.
8. The Soc who visits Ponyboy's house to discuss the upcoming court trial and his own worries.
10. The juvenile court proceeding that decides Ponyboy's future and clears him of all charges.
11. SYME Ponyboy's English teacher who offers him a chance to write an essay to pass the class.
12. The slain Soc whom Ponyboy reflects on, realizing he was a real person with family and friends.
13. The schoolwork Ponyboy starts failing due to his emotional detachment and concussion.
15. The class taught by Mr. Syme in which Ponyboy receives a failing grade warning.
16. The deceased friend whose memory Ponyboy fiercely protects while struggling with grief.
19. The sharp glass object Ponyboy breaks to threaten a group of Socs, worrying Two-Bit.