Answer:
A. Johnny had been badly beaten by Socs four months earlier.
Explanation:
What does Ponyboy tell Cherry as they are waiting in line?
B. Inferred!!!! what’s the point of writing if a theme is just said outright??? the whole reason writing exists is to bring different themes to life— not the other way around.
I would think it would be A
I would say that all these questions are valid and to the point though perhaps a little less so re the dress. If the speaker is logical, gives sufficient evidence based on solid facts and obviously knows his subject either being an authority on the subject or showing that he/she has closely consulted with those who are, then the speech should be well received.