Characters and Personality
How does Dally die?
He is shot by the police
Who says "Stay Gold, Ponyboy"
What is the main theme in The Outsiders?
Social class conflict.
Who are the Greasers?
The Greasers are a gang of boys from the poorer side of town.
What is Sodapop known for?
Being handsome, positive, and compassion
What happens to Johnny in the church?
Johnny was trying to save kids from the fire and got injured.
who says "things are rough all over"?
Cherry
How does the theme identify appear in the book?
Ponyboy and the other struggles with figuring out who they really are beyond the labels of the "Greasers and the Socs".
Who are the Socs?
The Socs are the rich kids from the richer side of town.
What is Darry's main role in the family?
He takes care of Ponyboy and Sodapop
Symbolises shared experiences and emotions.
who says "Dally was so real he scares me"?
Ponyboy
How is violence a theme in the book?
The book shows how violence can come from pain, fear, or anger but is doesn't really solve problems.
what is the main difference between the Greasers and Socs?
Their wealth.
What happened to Johnny that made him scared and nervous?
He was severely beaten by the Socs.
What does Ponyboy write for his English assessment?
An essay that is about his experiences.
who says "i'm never nice, can't risk it"?
Dally
What does the blue mustang represent?
Socs' wealth, power, and the danger they bring to the Greasers.
What are the similarities between the gangs?
Both groups have problems.
What is Ponyboy known for liking apart from the other Greasers?
His love of reading and books.
Why does Ponyboy feel like Darry doesn't like him at the beginning of the book?
Because Darry is very strict with him, yells a lot, and never shows affection like Sodapop does.
who says "I lie to myself all the time, but I never believe me"?
Ponyboy
What does the burning church symbolise in the story?
It represents change and a turning point.
How does S.E. Hinton use the conflict between Greasers and Socs to criticize social inequality?
Hinton uses the rivalry to show that classes divides are unfair based on there stereotypes.