Characterization
In this acronym, each letter stands for a way in which we can describe a character.
S.T.E.A.L.
"Tough and tuff are two different words. Tough is the same as rough; tuff means ..." (12).
cool or sharp
The middle child of the Curtis boys
Sodapop Curtis
This is the nickname that Sodapop's father used to use for him. Darry uses the name once to console him about Sandy moving out of town (112).
Pepsi-Cola
Why does the Curtis household leave their doors unlocked?
The Curtis household is a safe haven for the gang. Their door is left open just in case someone needs a safe place to crash for the night or a place to escape to.
A character that is very different from the protagonist is called a _____ character. These characters aren't necessarily "bad;" they give us contrast that help us understand the protagonist on a deeper level.
Foil
Dally could be described as all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Gallant
B. Contemptuous
C. Roguish
D. Reckless
A. Gallant
This character's eyes are "fearful and sensitive" (123).
Johnny Cade
In chapter 5, Ponyboy recites a poem for Johnny. This poem was written by _______.
Robert Frost
"My name's _____, but I'm called Cherry because of my hair. Cherry Valance" (22).
Sherri
Name a character in The Outsiders that is a mentor and support this claim with reasoning.
Answers may vary
-Darry : acts as a father figure to Ponyboy & Sodapop as well as the rest of the gang
Select the word that means: "brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous?"
A. ornery
B. gallant
C. contemptuous
D. madras
B. Gallant
"He saw things straight and made them into something funny" (113).
This quote describes _____.
Two-Bit Matthews
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Ponyboy and Johnny run away to a church in the town of _______.
Windrixville
Sodapop and his best friend _____ work at a _____ _______.
Steve; gas station
Which character is LEAST likely to be considered a confidant?
A. Dally
B. Darry
C. Johnny
D. Cherry
Which word means "showing or expressing disdain, disrespect, or scorn?"
A. nonchalant
B. roguish
C. unfathomable
D. contemptuous
D. contemptuous
The name of the school teacher that was in the church fire scene is ____.
Jerry Wood
The Outsiders was written by S.E. Hinton. The S and E stand for ...
Susan Eloise
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What color are Cherry Valance's eyes?
Green
Cherry could be characterized as a ________. This is because she initiates change in the protagonist, Ponyboy. She sheds light on the fact that the Socs have their own set of challenges. This forces Pony to reflect on their humanity.
Catalyst
What does the word "unfathomable" mean?
incapable of being fully explored or understood.
The name of Dally's rodeo partner is ____. Dally borrows his car when he visits Pony and Johnny at the abandoned church.
Half points if you only have a first name :P
Buck Merril
This book was published in 1967. Which war was happening at this time?
The Vietnam War
When Dally, Johnny, and Ponyboy stop at a Dairy Queen, the first thing Pony buys is a _____.
Pepsi