Characters
Plot
Theme
Setting
Miscellaneous
100

Whose point of view is the novel written in?

Ponyboy

100

How does Ponyboy change throughout the novel? What events impacted this change?

Responses will vary, but most importantly, Ponyboy learns to be less judgmental of those around him. He learns that people are different, but that doesn't mean there is something wrong with them. 

100

List at least 3 rules of theme.

1. Never one word

2. Can't be a cliche

3. Must be universal

100

What building goes on fire?

The abandoned church

100

Who is the author of The Outsiders?

S.E. Hinton

200

Who is Dally? Who is Darry?

Dally is Ponyboy's friend. Darry is Ponyboy's older brother.

200

Describe an event that took place that helped us understand Johnny's character. 

Responses will vary: Church fire, deciding to turn himself in, getting easily spooked, carrying a blade.
200

“We couldn’t get along without him. We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang.”

Create a theme statement to reflect the quote above.

Theme statements will vary.

200

What year does The Outsiders take place?

1960s

200

Describe what a typical Greaser would wear

A worn out leather jacket, lots of product in their hair

300
True/False: Randy is a greaser who refused to fight in the rumble. 

False. Randy is a Soc!! But yes, he did refuse to fight in the rumble.

300

Why does Ponyboy mention the sunset multiple times in the story?

To help the readers understand that Greasers and Socs aren't so different after all-- they see the same sunset.

300

Create a theme statement pertaining to the novel. 

Responses will vary.

300

What does Dally rob in the final chapters?

The grocery store.

300

“Things are rough all over.”

Who says this line?

Cherry

400

Do ALL characters change in a story?

NOPE. Some characters are static, meaning they stay the same.

400

What part of the novel is the climax?

The fire at the abandoned church. 

400

What does plot have to do with theme?

Plot drives the events that then impact the lessons a character will learn.
400

Is Tulsa, Oklahome rural or urban?

Rural

400

Describe what a typical Soc would wear.

Plaid collared button down

500

How does Dally feel about Johnny? What has Dally said or done that makes you believe this?

Dally cares deeply for Johnny. He went inside a burning building to save him. 

500

Why does Johnny decide to turn himself into the police?

He realizes that his actions are impacting the rest of the Greasers back home.

500

“Stay gold, Ponyboy.”

What theme does this quote support?

Responses will vary.

500

How does the setting of the novel impact the characters?

The setting affects the characters way of living and their actions.

500

What is internal dialogue?

The voice inside a characters head

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