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Was Hinton married?

Yes!

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Where was she born? 

A:Tulsa Oklahoma 

B: Norfolk, VA

A:Tulsa Oklahoma

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What age did she start writing the book?

A:12

B: 15

C:13

B: 15

100

Did you agree or disagree with our twitter argument? Explain?

Their are no wrong or right answers!

Answers may vary!

200

What was Hinton sisters names?

A: Beverly

B: Maria 

B: Maria 

A: Beverly

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How did she become a writer? 

A: The plot of the book related to her life story

B: Her mom was ill and encouraged her to write 

C. Her dad fell ill and because of this she turned to writing, therefore becoming a writer and publishing the book.

C. Her dad fell ill and because of this she turned to writing, therefore becoming a writer and publishing the book.

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She published the book " The Outsiders" because?

A: To cope with her dad's illness

B: Because she had a great story that she had made up.

A: To cope with her dad's illness

200

What name of her grade in high school was she in when her dad was diagnosed?

A: Senior " 12"

B: Junior " 11"

B: Junior " 11"

300

What was Hinton husbands name?

A: Jhon

B: David

C: Jake

B: David

300

When did she turn to reading and writing? 

A: Early age

B: Older age 

A: Early age

300

Why do you think Hinton turned to writing to cope with her dads illness?

To help take her mind of her problem and ease the pain since she enjoyed writing.

400

What was Hinton Child's full name?

Susan sons name was Nicholas David.

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What did she want to be before wanting to be a writer? A: Teacher 

B:Cattle rancher

B:Cattle rancher

400

 She wrote the novel because she felt that books for young adults at the time were not realistic and did not speak to their innermost concerns.

True or false?

True!

500

When was Hinton's son birthday?

A: August 1983

B: July 1965

C: September 1978


A: August 1983

500

When was Hinton born? 

A: June 30th 1940 

B: August 9th 1960 

C: July 22nd 1950

C:July 22nd 1950

500

What was Hinton's book " The Outsiders" based on?


Answers may vary!

Hinton’s book “The Outsiders” was based on a biker group, who called themselves the Greasers.  

500

What was her full name.

Susan Eloise Hinton

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