Ponyboy
Who are Ponyboy's two brothers?
Sodapop and Darry
What is "Darry" a nickname for?
Darrel
Who are the two Socs that the Greasers meet at the drive-in?
Cherry and Marcia
What time period does The Outsiders take place in?
1960s (1965 to be exact)
How much does it cost to get into the Nightly Double?
A quarter (25 cents)
What happened to Ponyboy's parents?
They died in a car accident
Where does Sodapop work?
The gas station
Why are Cherry and Marcia alone at the drive-in?
They came with their boyfriends but ditched them when they found out they brought alcohol
What is the "Nightly Double"?
Drive-in movie theatre where they meet Cherry and Marcia
What are Sodapop's plans when Sandy graduates?
He wants to marry her and eventually get a better job
Why didn't Darry call the police when Ponyboy didn't come home after the drive-in?
He was worried that if he called the police, they would separate the brothers
Name all of the Greasers
Ponyboy, Sodapop, Darry, Dally, Johnny, Two-Bit, Steve
What is Cherry's real name?
Sherri
Where is Ponyboy walking home from when he gets jumped by the Socs?
The movies
What was the name of Sodapop's horse?
Mickey Mouse
What is Ponyboy's dream?
To live in the country, have his parents be alive again, and have things back to the way they were before
Why do the Greasers care so much about Johnny?
They feel sorry for him because he doesn't have a great home life / his parents don't care about him
What type of jewelry do the Socs wear and use as a weapon?
Rings
What city did Dally used to live when he was on the strrets?
New York City
Why is Ponyboy in classes with mostly Socs?
He is smart, likes to read, gets good grades, etc.
Name 3 reasons why Ponyboy is different from the other Greasers.
- He likes school
- He's smart and gets good grades
- Enjoys reading books and watching movies
- Doesn't try to break the law
- Younger (14)
- He has a chance to have a better life
Why do Ponyboy and Johnny run away?
Darry slapped Ponyboy - no one in his family had done that before
What does Cherry do to Dally at the Nightly Double drive-in?
First they politely tell him to stop. Cherry throws a coke in his face
Instead of going home after the movies, where do Ponyboy and Johnny go?
The vacant lot where they hangout
Why was Cherry and Ponyboy watching the sunset a significant part of the novel thus far?
It means they have something in common with each other even though they are Socs and Greasers