True or False
Ponyboy Curtis is the youngest of the Curtis brothers in The Outsiders.
True
What happens to the church?
The church burns down in a fire.
Who is the narrator of the novel and struggles with his identity?
Ponyboy Curtis
This type of narration, in which Ponyboy tells the story from his own perspective, is known as...
First-peron point of view
Dallas and Ponyboy hide out in a church after the fight with the Socs.
False
Johnny and Ponyboy hide out in the church.
What happens to Ponyboy in chapter 1?
He is attacked by the Socs.
Who acts as a father figure to Ponyboy Curtis?
Darry Curtis
Ponyboy describes the blue Mustang as something that represents the social divide between the Greasers and the Socs. This is an example of which literary device?
Symbolism
The Greasers and Socs have a peaceful, mutual understanding by the end of the novel.
False
Ponyboy learns to understand the Socs better, but the two groups do not reach full peace or harmony.
Johnny Cade passes away from injuries from what event?
The rumble
Which character is known for being tough but has a sensitive side?
Dallas "Dally" Winston
The opening line of the novel, "When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had two things on my mind," is an example of which literary device?
Imagery
Sodapop Curtis wishes he could leave the Greasers to live a different life.
False
Sodapop is generally happy and supportive of his brothers.
The story concludes with Ponyboy deciding to write about his experiences. This decision signals his...
His decision to reflect on his experiences and share the truth about life as a Greaser, showing personal growth.
Which character is known for their positive outlook?
Two-Bit Mathews
When Ponyboy says, “Things are rough all over, but it was better that way,” this is an example of which literary device?
Irony
The rumble was unplanned by the Greasers.
False
The rumble was planned.
Johnny's death acts as a catalyst for Ponyboy’s understanding of the world. What realization does Ponyboy have after Johnny’s death?
Both the Greasers and the Socs face struggles and pain, and they are more alike than different.
Who does Ponyboy meet at the drive-in movie?
Cherry Valance
When Johnny says, “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold...," he is using this literary device to convey the idea of innocence and purity.
Metaphor