Greasers
Which greaser put peroxide in his hair to bleach it? Why?
Ponyboy - To disguise himself from the papers.
What does Ponyboy call Cherry when he gets upset with her?
A traitor
"Things are rough all over"
Cherry
"The concession stand had a line a mile long."
"I heard the same thing a million times - greaser, greaser, greaser."
"Johnny was scared of his own shadow."
hyperbole - exaggerated expression
What is the last name of the author who wrote The Outsiders?
Hinton
Give the full names (First and last) of at least 3 greasers.
- Ponyboy Curtis, Darrell Curtis, Sodapop Curtis, Steve Randle, Johnny Cade, Dallas Winston, Curly Shepard, Tim Shepard
What's the name of Bob's friend that visited Ponyboy at his home?
Randy
"Greasers will still be greasers and Socs will still be Socs. Someone I think it's the ones in the middle that are really the lucky stiffs."
Randy
What is used in the book to represent peace, innocence, and human connection?
The sunset
The Outsiders is set in which decade? (19__s) ?
1960s
Who did Johnny refuse to see at the hospital? Why?
His mother because she was hateful
What type of car were the Socs driving who jumped Johnny?
“I’d rather have anybody’s hate than their pity.”
Ponyboy
What is something from the story that could be used to symbolize the violence that occurred in The Outsiders?
- A switchblade
- Dally's gun
- Fountain in the park
- Bob's rings
- Streetlight in the vacant lot
Which character narrates the story? From 1st, 2nd, 3rd limited or 3rd omniscient?
Ponyboy - First person
“You get tough like me and you don’t get hurt. You look out for yourself and nothin’ can touch you...”
Dally
What is something from the book that could be used to symbolize the loss of innocence in The Outsiders?
(Hint: no weapons or sunset)
- Soda's horse, Mickey Mouse
- Broken soda bottle
- Cigarettes
- Burning church
What is the name of the book that Johnny and Ponyboy read together at the abandoned church? Which characters remind Johnny of Dallas?
Gone With The Wind - the southern gentlemen
What was Bob's full name in his yearbook?
Robert "Bob" Sheldon
"Ponyboy, listen, don't get tough. You're not like the rest of us, and don't try to be."
Two-Bit