Ms. Newman Fun Facts
The Outsiders
Hero's Journey
Night
Paco Jones
100

Where did Ms. Newman go to college?

Colorado State University

100

What are the 3 brothers' names in The Outsiders?

Ponyboy, Sodapop, & Darry

100

What part of the Hero's Journey sequence is when the hero physically leaves their familiar world/home for the first time?

Crossing of the Threshold

100

Who wrote the memoir Night?

Elie Weisel 

100

Who convinces Paco to spike the punch at the Valentine's dance?

Trent

200

What is Ms. Newman's favorite color?

pastel yellow

200

Who does Johnny kill?

Bob

200

What part of the Hero's Journey sequence is the moment when the hero almost gives up and is feeling totally defeated?

The Abyss 

200

What year did WW2 start?

1939

200

What band do Paco and Naomi both love?

The Beatles 

300

How many pets does Ms. Newman have?

Bonus 100: what kind of animals are they?

3--two cats, one dog 

300

What does Johnny say to Ponyboy right before he dies?

"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."

300

What part of the Hero's Journey sequence is when the hero is forced to leave their home and embark on their journey?

The Call to Adventure 

300

What was the name of Elie's religious mentor at the beginning of the novel?

Moishe the Beadle

300

Why did Naomi break up with Trent?

His fight with Octavius, being racist, his meltdown at the basketball game, his insecurities, etc...

400

How many tattoos does Ms. Newman have?

12

400

How did Ponyboy's parents die?

car crash

400

What does the Rebirth mean?

The hero overcomes the abyss and conquers their challenges, finally growing into a true Hero.

400

What was the name of the concentration camp that Elie and his father spent the most time at?

Auschwitz-Birkenau

400

How much money does Trent pay Paco back for the tequila?

$50

500

What year was Ms. Newman born?

1995

500

What social issue does The Outsiders highlight--particularly in respect to the Socs & Greasers?

Classism 

500

What does the Mastery of Both Worlds mean?

The Hero has now achieved mastery over both The Ordinary World and The Special World.

500

What social issue is hatred towards people of the Jewish faith?

Anti-semitism 

500

What are 2 different social issues that the book Paco Jones highlights?

Racism, classism, bullying

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