Lesson Summary Ponyboy is the youngest in his family and in his gang at 14 years old. He is described as smart, impulsive, and handsome like his brother, Sodapop. Ponyboy Curtis is in a gang called the greasers. What is Ponyboy from The Outsiders known as? Ponyboy Curtis, the youngest Read more…
In the first chapter, Ponyboy introduces himself and gives a brief history of his family. He also describes the relationships between his gang members, and the relationships within his own family. Ponyboy’s parents were killed in an automobile accident, leaving him and his two brothers on their own. Why did Read more…
Ponyboy walks home and finds Darry furious with him for staying out so late. In the ensuing argument, Darry slaps Ponyboy. No one in Ponyboy’s family has ever hit him before, and Ponyboy storms out of the house in a rage. He feels sure now that Darry does not want Read more…
Summary: Chapter 4 It is cold out, and Ponyboy is wearing only a short-sleeved shirt. Suddenly the boys see the blue Mustang from earlier that night. Five Socs, including Randy and Bob, jump out of the car and approach them. What did the SOCS do when Bob died? Ponyboy smarts Read more…
Desperate and terrified, Ponyboy and Johnny hurry to find Dally Winston, the one person they think might be able to help them. Dally gives them a gun and some money and sends them to an abandoned church near the neighboring town of Windrixville. Who helped Johnny and Pony Run Away? Read more…
Sprinkling some cayenne pepper around the leaves is a safe and effective way to keep away cats. Cats also detest the smell of citrus. If you have any dried orange or lemon peels lying around in the kitchen, simply put some inside the plant pot. While this is a pleasant Read more…
So, it’s not surprising that they would be attracted to houseplants. And as I mentioned, ponytail plant leaves are long and cascading. This makes them perfect for a cat to swat at or bat around. So if you have a cat who likes to play with plants, a ponytail palm Read more…
Most of the time, this behavior is nothing to worry about. Cats are such curious creatures, and they love to explore and hunt. When they jump inside a box or bat a hair tie around your house, they’re just following instinct. There’s plenty of evidence to suggest why cats love Read more…
Prune any dead or dying leaves. Removing yellow, brown, or crispy leaves from your ponytail palm will keep it looking beautiful and make room for new, healthy growth. Use clean shears to cut these leaves off at the base, making a 45-degree angle cut. Don’t remove more than 20% of Read more…
Using a clean and sharp knife, pry and then cut the pup away from the plant. Shoots that are 4 inches or longer make the best starters. Use a cactus mix or mostly sand-based potting soil in a shallow container for rooting the plant. Place the clipped end into the Read more…