The Outsiders #1
Why did Johnny and Ponyboy change their hair?
They needed to have a disguise.
True or False - Johnny gets up early and purchaases supplies.
True
What does the book Gone with the Wind represent?
Bravery and other qualities of a gentleman.
What point of view is The Outsiders told in?
First Person Narrative
What is the difference between internal and external conflict?
Internal conflict is when a character is dealing with it personally (in his/her mind). External conflict is between two or more people.
True or False: Two-Bit comes to the church and takes Johnny and Pony to Dairy Queen.
Why is Ponyboy value his hair so much?
He feels like it defines him as a Greaser.
What do Cherry and Ponyboy say is the real difference between the Socs and Greasers?
Feelings. The Socs don't feel anything and Greasers feel too much.
What is the major conflict in this story?
Soc Vs. Greaser
What is the meaning of the word theme in a poem or story?
The theme is the message or lesson that is learned.
Wy does Randy, the soc, want to talk to Ponyboy?
He wants to tell Ponyboy that he is not fighting in the rumble.
Who wrote the Poem in the story? What made Ponyboy remember it?
Robert Frost, sunrise
Who is a lookout (spy) for the Greasers?
Cherry Valance
Soda wrote a letter to Pony. What were some things that the letter said?
"You sure are famous"; "Darry is awful sorry he hit you."; "The police came by to question us..."
What is Dally's relationship with Johnny?
Dally treats Johnny like a brother because he knows they both come from broken homes.
Why does Johnny decide to turn himself in? (More than one reason)
He feels bad that Ponyboy is mixed up in everything. He cannot run forever.
What does the doctor say will happen to Johnny? (multiple answers)
He is badly burned. He may die. He may be paralyzed.
A metaphor compares two unlike things without like or as.
Answers will vary.