Is Ponyboy allowed to stay with Darry after the dispute?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only on weekends
• D. Only with Soda's approval

Answer: (A)

The situation hinges on guardianship and family dynamics. Darry is Ponyboy’s older brother who has taken on the parental role and provides for him and runs the household. A dispute between brothers doesn’t dissolve that guardianship or change who Ponyboy lives with. Even when tensions flare, the arrangement remains that Ponyboy stays with Darry because Darry is the one responsible for him and keeps the home together.

That’s why the best answer is yes. The other options don’t fit how their family works: staying only on weekends isn’t how their living situation is treated, Soda’s approval isn’t the controlling factor since he isn’t the guardian, and saying no would contradict the established family structure where Darry continues to care for Ponyboy.