Characters
What is the nickname of the greaser who is described as "the bad guy" who gets into trouble?
Who is Dallas "Dally" Winston?
Which greaser wears rings on his fingers that he uses as a weapon during fights?
Who is Bob Sheldon?
In what town does Ponyboy and Johnny get jumped by the Socs at the beginning of the novel?
What is Tulsa?
The story is a coming-of-age novel, which means it is about a character's growth into adulthood. What is this genre called?
What is a bildungsroman?
Which character is the oldest of the Curtis brothers and takes on a parental role after their parents deaths?
Who is Darrel "Darry" Curtis?
What type of cars do the Socs typically drive?
What are mustangs?
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny first meet Cherry Valance and Marcia after the movie?
Where is the movie theater or drive in?
What is the primary symbol of wealth and social status for the Socs?
What are rings or wealthy cars?
Who is the youngest member of the greaser gang who is often in trouble with the law?
Who is Johnny Cade?
What social concept is the source of division between the Socs and the greasers?
What is social class or socioeconomic status?
Where do Ponyboy and Johhny go after they escape from the old church?
What was the fast food restaurant they went to?
The title "The Outsiders" refers to characters who are on the fringes of society. What term is used to describe this concept?
What is marginalization or social alienation?
Who is the "red-headed" Soc girl who talks to Ponyboy at the drive-in and serves as a bridge between the two gangs?
Who is Cherry Valance?
Who is the Soc who helps the greasers and provides information about the upcoming rumble?
Who is Randy Adderson
Where do the greasers find refuge and a place to meet, located on the other side of town?
What is The Dingo or Buck's house?
This is a recurring symbol for the rough and complicated nature of the world they live in.
What is the "rough all over" idea?
Which character is the oldest of the Curtis brothers and takes on a parental role after their parents' deaths?
Who is Darrel "Darry"?
Who is the Soc who helps the greasers and provides information about the upcoming rumble?
Who is Randy Adderson?
Where do the greasers find refuge and a place to meet, located on the other side of town?
What is The Dingo or Buck's house?
This is a recurring symbol for the rough and complicated nature of the world they live in.
What is the "rough all over" idea?