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well they are different gangs separated by their social status. they pretty much hated each other. they wanted to show each other who was stronger to they set up a fight and whoever won would be the winner

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They fight because a greaser (forgot who) killed a Soc (forgot who), and the Socs wanted revenge/payback, so they fight in the vacant parking lot. They fight in the vacant lot, so no one would be there to call the cops. Go to sparknotes.com and it tells you ALL about the book. :)

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Greaser: Johnny Socs: Bob

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Because Johnny killed a Soc, Bob, that was a friend to most of the Socs.

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Soon, the Socs and Greasers are going to fight since Johnny killed Bob.

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I just recently finished the book, they are going to fight because Johnny killed the Soc Bob.

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The socs want revenge for Johnny killing bob

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because johnny killed bob and he was a good friend of the soc they want to fight if the soc wins the soc and greasers will stay the same if greasers win their will be no more soc and greasers

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To decide who is the toughest group.

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Why are the socs and the Greasers going to fight at the vacant lot?

because johnny killed bob


When was the rumble in The Outsiders?

at 7:00, in the vacant lot, after ponyboy and johnny last day in the church .


Conflict in The Outsiders?

Fitting into Gang Life.


What is A fight against gangs in the outsiders?

they have a rumble(fight) usually hoods and greasers on one side and the socs on the other side.


Where do the socs and greasers hang out in the outsiders and what do they do for fun?

The Socs tend to hang out at drive-in movies or fancy parties, while the Greasers typically hang out at the vacant lot or the DX gas station. Both groups enjoy socializing, listening to music, and engaging in fights or rumbles to pass the time.


Why do all the greasers fight in the outsiders?

Gresers in general fight for different reasons. Soda fights for fun, Steve for hatred, Darry for pride, Two-Bit for conformity, and Ponyboy for self-defense. Johnny's reason was never specified in the book but I'm sure it's something like Pony's.


Where did the Socs hangout in The Outsiders?

Greasers tend to hang out at Jay's and the Ding-o and Socs tend to hang out at Rusty's and The Way Out. Although both groups like to go to the Drive-in movie theater.


Who are cherry and marcia?

cherry and marcia are the girls the greasers found in the vacant lot...


Who saved Ponyboy when he got jumped by the socs?

Ponyboy gets cut on the neck when he struggles to get away from the Socs.


Who started the rumble in the outsiders and who was their opponent?

the Socs


Where do ponyboy and johnny go after cherry and marcia leave with their boyfriend?

They are going to Two-bits house to get his car so they take can the girls home. But when the Socs drive by they are at the vacant lot.


How do the greasers learn more the socs?

They learned more about the Socs because they like jumping people. And beating people up when they are not with a whole lot of people. This is how pony got beat up