Characters
Honor student who sometimes doesn't use his head.
Ponyboy
When does Ponyboy get jumped the first time in the novel?
Ponyboy gets jumped the first time when he is leaving the movie theater by himself.
What is the main conflict of the novel?
The main conflict is the Greasers vs the Socs.
The common opinion held about someone
reputation
Necessary to life; important
vital
This character gets drunk on just being alive.
Sodapop Curtis
Why doesn't Ponyboy live with his parents?
Ponyboy doesn't live with his parents because they were killed in a car accident about six months prior to the events of the novel.
What is the setting of the novel?
The setting of The Outsiders is Tulsa, Oklahoma during the 1960's.
Acting in a calm and unconcerned manner
nonchalantly
Showing ill-humor by gloomy silence or reserve
sullen
Dally Winston
Why do Johnny and Ponyboy end up in the park late at night?
Johnny and Ponyboy end up in the park late at night because Ponyboy had come home late, Darry had been upset and hit him, and Pony had run away. They decided to "cool off" a bit in the park before going back home.
When Johnny kills Bob, that is considered what part of the novel?
The climax is when Johnny kills Bob.
Brave; heroic
gallant
indignant
A spy for the Greasers.
Cherry Valance
What does Dally give Johnny and Pony when they come to him for help? (3 things)
Dally give Johnny and Pony a gun, some money, and a plan (a place to go/directions).
When Darry and Paul Holden end up facing off in the rumble, this is an example of what?
When Darry and Paul Holden face off, it is an example of irony. (They used to be friends).
apprehensive
To avoid or escape
elude
This character had to grow up too fast and would be a Soc if it weren't for the gang.
Darry Curtis
When Johnny is in the hospital, this is something that upsets him and makes him pass out.
When Johnny is in the hospital, his mom comes to see him, but he doesn't want to see her.
The Outsiders is written as a flashback.
Acting against authority
rebellious
Capable of being easily understood; plain, clear, or obvious
Apparent