Characters
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
What group are Ponyboy and his friends part of?
Greasers
What theme shows the importance of friendship?
Loyalty
What does “rumble” mean in the novel?
A fight between groups
“Stay gold, Ponyboy.” is an example of what type of figurative language?
Symbolism (gold = innocence, goodness)
Who is Ponyboy’s oldest brother and guardian?
Darry
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny hide after the murder?
An abandoned church
What theme is shown through the conflict between Greasers and Socs?
Social class division
What does “heater” refer to?
“The clouds are gray and as heavy as lead.” is an example of what?
Simile
Which character kills Bob?
Jonny
What causes the fire in the church?
A cigarette
What theme is shown when Ponyboy realizes Socs have problems too?
Empathy / Understanding others
What does “savvy” mean?
Smart / understanding
“He ain’t a Soc, he’s just a guy.” What idea does this line show through figurative meaning?
Theme of shared humanity / breaking stereotypes
Who is the tough, rule-breaking Greaser who helps Ponyboy and Johnny?
Dally
What major event happens between the Greasers and the Socs?
The Rumble
What theme is shown through Johnny’s actions in the fire?
Heroism / Sacrifice
What does “delinquent” mean?
Someone who breaks rules/laws
The sunset that Ponyboy and Cherry both see represents what?
Symbolism (common ground between groups)
Which Soc becomes friendly with Ponyboy and understands him?
Cherry
What happens to Johnny after the fire?
He is badly injured and later dies
What theme connects to the line “Stay gold”?
The loss of innocence and youth
What does “nonchalant” mean?
Calm, not showing concern
“The pillow seemed to sink a million miles away” (when Ponyboy is injured). What type of figurative language is this, and what does it show?
Hyperbole — it exaggerates distance to show Ponyboy’s pain, disorientation, and emotional/physical trauma