What motivates the Greasers to plan a rumble with the Socs?

• A. To settle their feud and defend their pride after Bob's death
• B. To prove themselves to their parents
• C. To raise money for Johnny
• D. To win a national title

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is why the Greasers decide to fight the Socs. After Bob’s death, they feel wounded and defensive, and planning a rumble becomes a way to settle the ongoing feud on their terms and defend their pride. It’s about reclaiming dignity and showing they won’t be pushed around, not about pleasing parents, raising money for Johnny, or pursuing some distant prize. The motive comes from a need to respond to the social pressure with unity and strength, affirming their identity as Greasers in a tense, dangerous world.