Vocabulary
Cherry gave Dally an incredulous look when he had the nerve to boldly sit down beside her.
What does incredulous mean?
disbelieving, doubting
To save Pony from being drowned, Johnny stabs bob.
Man vs. Man
Why does Ponyboy run away from home?
a) Darry hits him during an argument
b) Soda tells him to leave
c) He loses his homework
d) Two-Bit dares him to
Darry hits him during an argument
… the cinders and embers sting and smart like ants.
Similie
This appearance/style represents the identity of a Greaser and their belonging to their social group.
Greasy Hair
When the girls invited Pony and Johnny to join them, Pony acted nonchalantly, trying to hide his excitement.
What does nonchalantly mean?
Going to the movies or reading
Johnny tries to look tough in front of the Socs, but there is panic in his eyes and he is white with fear.
Man vs. Self
Who kills Bob, and why?
a) Ponyboy, because Bob hurt Johnny
b) Johnny, to save Ponyboy from drowning
c) Dally, in self-defense
d) Two-Bit, by accident
Johnny, to save Ponyboy from drowning
Pony sees a ribbon of highway.
Metaphor
What is the symbolic significance of the Soc's Blue Mustang?
Their wealth and status. Alsom the danger they pose to the Greaser's. When the mustang shows up, there is always trouble that will follow.
…I cracked some ribs. I just needed a place to lay over. He rubbed his side ruefully.
What does ruefully mean?
sadly, unhappily
Pony feels bitter because the Socs enjoy a rich, easy life.
Man vs. Society
How does Cherry describe the difference between Socs and Greasers?
a) Socs are more emotional, Greasers are cold
b) Socs are cold and aloof, Greasers feel too much
c) Socs are braver, Greasers are cowards
d) Socs are smarter, Greasers are lazy
Socs are cold and aloof, Greasers feel too much
Dally's word is law
Metaphor
What is the symbolic significance of sunsets in The Outsiders?
Cherry and Ponyboy connect over sunsets and their beauty. They are a bridge between the two social classes.
He stared at the dashboard with such hurt bewilderment that I could have
bawled.
What does bewilderment mean?
A feeling of intense confusion or surprise.
Pony tries to keep himself warm in the cold evening air.
Man vs. Nature
What causes the church fire?
a) Johnny’s cigarette
b) Ponyboy’s flashlight
c) A storm
d) Dally’s lighter
a) Johnny’s cigarette
As in waves, memories rushed over Pony.
Simile
What is the symbolic significance of Pony's haircut?
A new life/new identity and being forced to change and grow up. Loss of old identity happens in this moment.
As Ponyboy climbed into the old church, he had a premonition that more trouble was yet to come.
What is a premonition?
A feeling of warning; almost like a vision.
When Pony and Johnny run away from the crime, they face being hunted down by the police.
Man vs. Fate (Fate or Luck)
What is Cherry Valance’s real name?
a) Sherri
b) Cheryl
c) Charlotte
d) Charity
What is Cherry Valance’s real name?
a) Sherri
b) Cheryl
c) Charlotte
d) Charity
a) Sherri
being in a burning ember is like begin in a red hell
Simile
What is the symbolic significance of the abandoned church? What about when it's burning?
Abandoned Church: Safety, Loneliness/Solitude.
Burning Church: purification; redemption; cleansing; The rescue of the children has a cleansing affect on Pony and Johnny, whose lives-stained with the blood of murder- are now redeemed.