Characters
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
Which group is poorer and often in trouble with the law?
Greasers
Where does Ponyboy go after the movie theater at the start?
Walking home
Who says, “Things are rough all over”?
Cherry
Name one major theme in The Outsiders
Belonging, loyalty, identity, class conflict
Who are Ponyboy’s two brothers?
Darry and Sodapop
Which group comes from wealthy families?
Socs
Who attacks Ponyboy while he is walking home from the movies?
Socs
Who is Ponyboy’s oldest brother?
Darry
What theme is shown by the Greasers sticking together?
Loyalty / family
Which character is known for being handsome and carefree?
Sodapop
What do Greasers and Socs constantly fight over?
Social class / rivalry
Why does Ponyboy fall asleep in the lot?
He stayed out late
Which brother Ponyboy feels closest to?
Sodapop
What hairstyle are Greasers known for?
Long, greasy hair
Which character gets jumped at the beginning of the story?
Ponyboy Curtis
What do Socs usually do for fun that leads to trouble?
Drink, jump Greasers, start fights
What happened to Ponyboy’s parents?
They died in a car accident
How does Ponyboy feel about Darry at the beginning of the story?
He thinks Darry doesn’t care about him
What does the name “Socs” stand for?
Socials
What are the names of the two girls Pony and Johnny meet at the drive-in movie?
Cherry Valance and Marcia
Which group does Cherry Valance belong to?
Socs
Who comes to pick up Cherry and Marcia?
Bob and Randy
Why is Johnny afraid of the Socs?
They beat him badly before
What does Ponyboy say is the main difference between Greasers and Socs?
Money/ Social class