Characters
Plot
Quotes
Symbols
100

This character is the narrator of The Outsiders.

Who is Ponyboy Curtis?

100

The main conflict in the story is between these two groups

What are the Greasers and the Socs?

100

Who says this quote? "Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold." 

Who is Johnny Cade?

100

This style of shirt is a symbol for the difference in class between the Socs and the Greasers.

What is a madras?

200

This character is the tough and fearless leader of the greasers.

Who is Dallas Winston (Dally)?

200

This event serves as the catalyst for the rising action in the story.

What is Johnny killing Bob?

200

Who says this quote? "We're all outsiders, aren't we?" 

Who is Ponyboy Curtis?

200

This poem by Robert Frost is referenced multiple times in the book

What is "Nothing Gold Can Stay"?

300

This character is the oldest Curtis brother and is a responsible and caring figure.

Who is Darry Curtis?

300

The greasers hide out in this location after Johnny kills Bob.

What is an abandoned church?

300

Who says this quote? "I'm a greaser. I don't have much of a future."

Who is Dallas Winston?

300

This scenery serves as a symbol of hope and dreams for the characters, and recognises the similarities between the greasers and the socs

What is "the sunset"?

400

This character is the youngest Curtis brother and idolizes his older brothers.

Who is Sodapop Curtis?

400

This character sacrifices himself to save children from a burning building

Who is Johnny Cade?

400

Who says this quote? "Things are rough all over." 

Who is Cherry Valance?

400

This brand of car represents the social divide between the greasers and the Socs.

What is a Mustang?

500

This character is a Soc who befriends Ponyboy and helps him throughout the story

Who is Cherry Valance?

500

The Outsiders is set in this city.

What is Tulsa, Oklahoma?

500

Who says this quote? "I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me." 

Who is Ponyboy Curtis?

500

 This location symbolizes a safe haven for two of the characters on the run.

What is "Jay Mountain?"?

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