Why does Cherry refuse to visit Johnny in the hospital?

Why does Cherry refuse to visit Johnny in the hospital?

• A. Because he joined a gang
• B. Because he killed Bob
• C. Because he is in trouble
• D. Because he moved away

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how actions against someone from the other gang change social boundaries. Johnny’s killing of Bob Sheldon puts him in a position that makes Cherry’s involvement risky. As a Soc, she’s part of a group that frowns on associating with someone who killed a rival; visiting Johnny would be seen as taking his side or condoning the violence, and that could bring backlash from her peers. So she refuses because Johnny killed Bob—the act that escalates the danger and distance between the groups, not because of anything like joining a gang, being in trouble, or moving away.

The main idea here is how actions against someone from the other gang change social boundaries. Johnny’s killing of Bob Sheldon puts him in a position that makes Cherry’s involvement risky. As a Soc, she’s part of a group that frowns on associating with someone who killed a rival; visiting Johnny would be seen as taking his side or condoning the violence, and that could bring backlash from her peers. So she refuses because Johnny killed Bob—the act that escalates the danger and distance between the groups, not because of anything like joining a gang, being in trouble, or moving away.