Novel Context
This author wrote The Outsiders when she was just 16 years old.
Who is S.E. Hinton?
This 14-year-old Greaser is the narrator of the story.
Who is Ponyboy Curtis?
Ponyboy gets jumped by a group of Socs while walking home from this place.
What is the movie theater?
This character is killed by Johnny.
Who is Bob Sheldon?
The Outsiders is set in this decade, known for Elvis, drive-in movies, and greasers.
What is the 1960s?
This Greaser is small, nervous, and had a rough home life before he killed a Soc.
Who is Johnny Cade?
This character comes to Ponyboy's rescue during the Soc attack in Chapter 1.
Who is Darry?
After the incident in the park, Ponyboy and Johnny go to this Greaser for help.
Who is Dally?
The novel takes place in this U.S. state, where S.E. Hinton herself grew up.
What is Oklahoma?
This character is the oldest Curtis brother and gave up college to support his family.
Who is Darry Curtis?
At the drive-in, Ponyboy and Johnny meet these two Soc girls.
Who are Cherry and Marcia?
Dally gives the boys money, a gun, and directions to hide in this location.
What is an old abandoned church?
This is the type of neighborhood where Ponyboy and the other Greasers live.
What is the East side?
This red-haired Soc girl befriends Ponyboy at the drive-in and sees that "things are rough all over."
Who is Cherry Valance?
After talking to Cherry, Ponyboy realizes that this group has problems too.
What are Socs?
While hiding out, Ponyboy and Johnny pass time by reading this novel.
What is Gone with the Wind?
This term describes the division of social classes, a major theme in the novel.
What is social conflict?
This tough Greaser is from New York, has a criminal record, and is a close friend of Johnny.
Who is Dally Winston?
Ponyboy runs away after what happens?
What is Darry slapping Ponyboy?
To disguise themselves, Ponyboy and Johnny do this to their hair.
What is cut and bleach?