Characters
Who is the narrator and protagonist of The Outsiders?
Ponyboy
United States
irony
The irony is that the gang is seen by the public as a menace, but the group is actually loving and nurturing towards each other.
when events or words are the opposite of what is expected, creating a sense of surprise, humor, or deeper meaning
What are the names of the groups who have tensions and conflicts with one another?
The Greasers and the Socs (Socials)
Who is the character that wears rings on his fingers?
Bob
Who are Ponyboy's older brothers?
Darry (oldest) and Sodapop (middle)
Does this story take place in the 1700s, 1800s, or 1900s?
1900s (specifically 1960s)
ornery
"I've got me an ornery pony," Soda'd tell him, rubbing his neck.
Dally was his usual, mean, ornery self.
quick to get annoyed, complain, argue, and be uncooperative
Which group is considered the outsiders?
Greasers
What type of car pulls up to the park the night of the stabbing?
Blue Mustang
Which three boys go to the drive-in movie theater?
Ponyboy, Johnny, Dally
Which side of town do the poorer Greasers rule?
The East Side
nonchalantly
"Okay," I said nonchalantly, "might as well."
in a composed and unconcerned manner
On which side of town do the Greasers live?
East
What happened to Ponyboy's parents?
They died in a car accident
What is the girl's name who throws a soda in Dally's face at the drive-in movie? Hint: this is the same girl who talks with Ponyboy and tells him the Socs have issues of their own.
Cherry Valance
Which side of town do the wealthier Socs run?
The West Side
incredulous
She gave him an incredulous look like she couldn't believe what he was saying.
not willing or able to believe something
skeptical or doubting
On which side of town do the Socs' live?
West
Why were the Socs eager to fight Pony and Johnny at the park?
They had been drinking (and Pony and Johnny had been walking with the Socs' girlfriends)
What was the name of Sodapop's horse?
Mickey Mouse
Where does Ponyboy long to live?
In a place where no Greasers or Socs reside - around plain ordinary people
premonition
He had a premonition that the night would not go well.
a feeling that something bad will happen
What does Johnny do that becomes a major conflict in the novel?
Kills a Soc named Bob
What does Darry have to do to support the family?
Work two jobs