5. Cherry says to Ponyboy, “Things are rough all over.” What does she mean by this? Does Ponyboy agree? Why or why not? Do you agree?

Cherry means that everyone is struggling in some way, and that no one has it easy. Ponyboy agrees with her, as he has seen firsthand the struggles of the Greasers and the Socs. He also knows that the Socs have their own problems, even if they don't seem as obvious. Whether or not the reader agrees with Cherry's statement depends on their own experiences and perspective.