That Was Then, This Is Now study guide with questions and answers

What was Bryon's problem at the bar? How did he solve it? He owed Charlie three dollar; he got it from the guys who jumped M&M. Where did Mark live, and why? He lived with Bryon and Bryon's mom. because his parents shot each other. How does Bryon describe the relationship between him and Mark? He says that they are like brothers. Describe M&M. He is a hippie type, with long hair, an army jacket, and a peace medallion around his neck. What 'talent' did Mark have, and what happened to him because of it? Mark was a thief who often stole cars and received probation when he was caught. Why did Curly have a grudge against Bryon? Bryon spread a rumor that he broke it off with Curly's sister, even though she broke up with him. What did M&M say when Mark said he wanted to find someone to jump? M&M was upset and said that Mark made him sick because he and Bryon had just saved him from getting jumped for being different. Where was Bryon's mother, and why? Bryon's mom was in the hospital and had just had surgery. Who was Randy? What did he do for the boys? Randy was a hippie who attended college and owned a van; he gave Bryon and M&M a ride to the hospital. Whom did Bryon's mother ask him to visit? What did Bryon learn about this person? Bryon's mom asked him to visit Mike, the boy across from her hospital room. Bryon said he had never been able to accept something. What was it? Byron said he could not accept authority. Describe Bryon's first meeting with Cathy. Byron couldn't remember Cathy when he first met her, but he thought that she was beautiful. Charlie said Bryon was honest in most ways, except one. In what area was Bryon dishonest? What was Bryon's answer to Charlie's comment? Charlie said Bryon lied like a dog. Byron said he'd think about what Charlie said because Charlie was smart. How did Bryon feel about Curtis, and why? Byron thought that Curtis was conceited and didn't care for him. How did M&M's father treat him? What was Cathy's opinion of this treatment? M&M's father picked on him quite a bit about his hair and his PE grade; Cathy felt like his dad was too hard on M&M. What did Cathy say about Mark at the dance? What was Bryon's reaction? Cathy said that Mark was beautiful; Bryon felt extremely jealous. Describe the incident involving Mark. What happened, and what did Bryon do? Mark was hit in the head with a bottle; Bryon went to the hospital to be with Mark, and Ponyboy Curtis later drove Cathy to the hospital. How did the date with Cathy end? Bryon dropped Cathy off at home and promised to call her. How did Bryon and Mark spend the afternoon? They spent the afternoon reminiscing. How did people at school feel about the fight? They thought that Mark was a hero. Describe Bryon's mood on Monday? He was in a funny mood. Describe the incident with the principal's car. Mark took the principal's car to see his probation officer. What was Bryon's main problem about Cathy? Although Cathy liked him, he wanted her to be crazy about him. Mark and Bryon hustled two men in the bar. What happened after they left the bar? The Texans attacked them in the alley. Charlie tried to save them and was shot and killed in the process.