The Outsiders
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
What strange event first causes panic in the neighborhood?
The power goes out
What sense does the narrator claim is especially strong?
Hearing
Who wrote “Annabel Lee”?
Edgar Allan Poe
What does the “R” in Raider Way stand for?
Respectful/Responsible
What are the two rival groups in the novel?
Greasers and Socs
What do the neighbors begin to suspect about each other?
That someone is an alien
Why does the narrator want to kill the old man?
His “vulture eye”
Where did Annabel Lee and the speaker live?
In a kingdom by the sea
What does it mean to be accountable at school?
Taking responsibility for your actions
Who dies after being injured while saving children from the church fire?
Johnny
Who is the first person accused of being different because of his behavior?
Steve
Where does the narrator hide the body?
Under the floorboards
What do the angels supposedly feel toward their love?
Envy
Which Raider Way trait means doing the right thing even when no one is watching?
Integrity
What does Ponyboy realize at the end about Socs and Greasers?
They are more alike than different
What theme is shown through the neighbors turning on each other?
Fear and paranoia / mob mentality
What causes the narrator to confess?
He believes he hears the old man’s heart beating
What theme is emphasized in the poem?
Love that continues beyond death
Complete the affirmation: “I am a Goddard Raider, I am respectful, I am accountable…”
I have integrity, I am determined, I am engaged, and I am responsible
What famous line does Johnny tell Ponyboy that symbolizes innocence?
“Stay gold”
Who are the real “monsters” at the end of the story?
The people (humans themselves)
What literary device is used when the narrator insists he is sane?
Irony (or unreliable narrator)
What keeps the speaker connected to Annabel Lee even after her death?
His memories/dreams and their eternal love
What is the final line of the Raider affirmation said each morning?
Raiders today, leaders tomorrow