2) What strange claim does Ponyboy make to Randy Why How respond?

In the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, Ponyboy makes a strange claim to Randy to prove that he is as tough as the Socs. He tells Randy that he has read Gone with the Wind, which is a classic novel beloved by teenage girls. Randy is surprised and impressed by this claim, as it goes against the stereotype of greasers being tough and uneducated. Randy responds positively, saying that it's "tough to be a greaser" and that Ponyboy is "different" from the other greasers he has met. This unexpected revelation creates a bond between Ponyboy and Randy, showing that there is more to people than their socioeconomic status or group affiliation.