This boy is 14 years old. He is the narrator and main character in The Outsiders. His parents have been killed in an automobile accident, and he lives with his two brothers.
Ponyboy Curtis
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The narrator of "The Outsiders"
Who is Ponyboy
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Where does "The Outsiders" take place?
Oklahoma
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Where do the Socs hang out? (Must name both places)
Way Out and Rusty's
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What does vacant mean?
not filled, empty
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The 20-year-old brother and legal guardian of Ponyboy and Soda. He works too hard and too long, and would be in college, if life had turned out different.
Darry Curtis
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This gang is the "rich" one. They live on the West side, "jet set," have beer blasts, dress Preppy, wreck houses, are sophisticated, and hide their emotions.
Who are the Socs?
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What does the abbreviation "Soc" stand for?
The Socials
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Where do the Greasers hang out? (Must name both places)
Dingo and Jay's
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What does "savvy" mean?
knowledgeable about something
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A cheerleader and the girlfriend of Bob, the Soc who is killed. Meets Ponyboy meet at the drive-in and becomes his friend.
Cherry Valance
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This is the gang who is "poor." They live on the East side, steal for fun, look like "hoods," grease their long hair, wear jeans/t-shirts/leather jackets, and feel their emotions violently.
Who are The Greasers?
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Define the word "cowlick."
an unruly tuft of hair
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What do both The Greasers and The Socs enjoy doing for fun?
Going to the movies
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What is a "drive-in?"
businesses (as a movie theater or restaurant) set up so that
customers can be served or provided for while remaining in
their automobiles
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The oldest of the gang, except for Darry, and still a junior in high school at age 18. He is the wisecracking comedian of the gang.
Keith (Two-Bit) Mathews
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Why did the Socs beat up Ponyboy?
He was alone and a Greaser. They thought it was fun!
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What does "hastily" mean?
quickly, without much thought
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What kinds of rules to the gang members follow in fights?
No weapons, just fists; even number of people on both sides so it is a fair fight
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What does it mean to "snarl?"
To talk in an angry way
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He is the "gang's pet." He is 16 years old, physically small, and comes from a physically and verbally abusive home. Dally is his hero.
Johnny Cade
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Who is the author of "The Outsiders?"
S.E. Hinton
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Why is it important to these boys to be part of a gang?
It gives them a sense of family.
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How could Cherry be a problem for Dally?
She is a Soc, and he is a Greaser. Greasers don't date "nice" girls.