Characters
The Oldest Greaser
Who was Darry
This is the decade The Outsiders is set
What book did Ponyboy and Johnny read during their time in the church?
"Gone With the Wind"
Who won the Rumble
What are The Greasers
Who wrote the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay"?
Who is Robert Frost?
The youngest Greaser
Who is Ponyboy
This is the author of The Outsiders
Who is S.E. Hinton
What happened to Soda's girlfriend, Sandy?
She moved to Florida to live with her grandparents
What does the Socs' Blue Mustang symbolize?
The wealth of the Socs and the fear it brings to the Greasers
What is the name of Soda's horse?
Mickey Mouse
The character who dies from a broken back
Who is Johnny
The actor who plays Steve in the movie
Who is Tom Cruise
What're the last words Johnny says to Ponyboy before he dies?
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold..."
What does hair symbolize for the Greasers?
Their identity. They don't have much, but they have their hair
What is the name of Darry's former friend who threw the first punch during the rumble?
Paul Holden
The characters prized possession is a switch blade
Who is Two-Bit
Name one of the 1960s cars in the book
Sting Ray, Covair, and Mustang
The restaurant the boys went to before the fire happened
What is Dairy Queen
What is the biggest difference between Socs and Greasers?
Social Class differences.
The assignment that Ponyboy's English teacher says he needs to complete in order to pass?
A theme
This character realizes that the fighting between the Greasers and the Socs is not worth it, and tires to tell Ponyboy before the big rumble?
Randy Anderson (Soc)
What three characters love chocolate cake for breakfast?
Darry, Ponboy, and Sodapop
What is the name of the town Johnny and Ponyboy get on the train to?
Windrixville
How do the Greasers and Socs see each other after the rumble?
they didn't resolve their conflict
This is the lesson that Ponyboy learns from Darry, Cherry, and Randy when he realizes that stereotypes are not always true.
"Things are rough all over." This theme emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and looking beyond appearances to see people for who they truly are.