Chapter 1&2
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders
Ponyboy Curtis
Why does Cherry like Ponyboy?
He is sweet and different
What do Ponyboy and Johnny do to pass the time in the church?
Read and talk
What do the Greasers hope to gain by winning the rumble?
Safety from Socs
Who wins the rumble between the Greasers and the Socs?
The Greasers
What is Ponyboy doing when the novel begins?
Coming out of a movie theater
What does Ponyboy compare sunsets to?
Gold
What natural event forces Ponyboy and Johnny into action?
A church fire
What happens to Johnny during the fire?
He is badly burned and injured
What is Johnny’s reaction when he hears about the rumble outcome?
He smiles
What kind of hair does Ponyboy have?
Long, greasy hair
What happens when Ponyboy gets home late?
Darry hits him
Why do the boys run into the burning church?
To rescue children trapped inside
What dream does Ponyboy have repeatedly?
The night his parents died
What does “Stay gold” mean to Ponyboy?
Stay young and innocent
What are the names of Ponyboy’s brothers?
Darry and Sodapop
What poem does Ponyboy recite in the church?
“Nothing Gold Can Stay”
How does Johnny feel about turning himself in?
He feels it’s the right thing to do
What is Johnny’s condition after the fire?
He’s paralyzed and badly burned
What does the judge decide at the hearing?
Ponyboy is not guilty and can stay with Darry
What kind of car do the Socs drive?
Mustang
How do Ponyboy and Johnny change their appearances?
They bleach and cut their hair
Who shows up at the church in time to help?
Dally
What is Dally’s advice to Ponyboy before the rumble?
"Be tough like me.”
What subject does Ponyboy write about for his English assignment?
His life story