Characters
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
What happens to Ponyboy and Johnny at the park?
They are attacked by the Socs, and Johnny kills Bob Sheldon in self-defense.
"Nothing Gold can stay."
Ponyboy
What does the sunset symbolize in the novel?
The shared humanity between the Socs and the greasers.
Aloof
distant, reserved or indifferent
Which character is known for carrying a switchblade?
Two-Bit Mathews
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny hide after the incident at the park?
In an abandoned church in Windrixville
"I never noticed colors and clouds and stuff until you kept reminding me about them."
Johnny Cade
What does Two-Bit's switchblade symbolize?
The greasers' need for self-defense and their rebellious nature.
unfathomable
impossible to understand
Who is Ponyboy's oldest brother?
Darry Curtis
What causes the church to catch on fire?
A lit cigarette
"Things are rough all over."
Cherry Valance
What theme is highlighted by the rivalry between the Socs and the greasers?
Social class conflict
nonchalant
feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed
Which character saves the children from the burning church?
Johnny Cade
How do Ponyboy and Johnny become heroes?
They save children trapped in the burning church.
"I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me."
Ponyboy Curtis
What do Bob's rings symbolize?
Wealth and power
elude
to escape from or avoid
Who is the Soc girl that Ponyboy befriends at the drive-in?
Cherry Valance
What injuries do Johnny sustain from the fire?
Severe burns and a broken back
"Ponyboy, what on earth is the matter with you? Can't you use your head?"
Darry Curtis
What theme is represented by the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay?"
The fleeting nature of innocence
incredulous
unwilling or unable to believe something