Characters
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
In what city and state does the story take place?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Why does Darry yell at Ponyboy early in the story?
Comes home late from the Movies
What poem by Robert Frost does Ponyboy recite?
A) “The Road Not Taken”
B) “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
C) “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”
D) “Fire and Ice”
B) “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
Who says, “Stay gold, Ponyboy”?
Johnny Cade
Who is Ponyboy’s oldest brother who takes care of him?
Darry Curtis
What decade is The Outsiders set in?
1960s
What do Johnny and Ponyboy give to the girls at the drive-in?
Popcorn
What does the poem mean to Ponyboy and Johnny?
A) That life is full of hard choices
B) That love always conquers hate
C) It represents innocence and the idea that good things don’t last forever
D) It shows that nature is stronger than people
C) It represents innocence and the idea that good things don’t last forever
Who tells Ponyboy, “Things are rough all over”?
Cherry Valance
Which greaser is known for his good looks and charm?
Sodapop
What are the two main social groups in the story?
The Greasers and Socs
What Happen to Ponyboy when he was walking home alone from the movies
He got jumped by the Socs
What do the sunsets symbolize in the story?
A) The differences between the Socs and Greasers
B) Shared humanity between Socs and Greasers
C) The end of childhood
D) Hope for a better future
B) Shared humanity between Socs and Greasers
What Figurative language is used in “He was as white as a ghost”?
A. Metaphor
B. Idiom
C. Personification
D. Simile
D. Simile
Which greaser has a criminal record and is tough but loyal to his friends?
Dallas “Dally” Winston
Where does Ponyboy first meet Cherry Valance?
Drive in Movie Theater
Who kills Bob Sheldon, and why?
Johnny—he kills Bob to protect Ponyboy
What is a theme that begins to develop by Chapter 5?
A) Money can solve problems
B) Revenge brings justice
C) People are more than their labels / social class doesn’t define you
D) Loyalty is less important than reputation
C) People are more than their labels / social class doesn’t define you
Who says, “You don’t stop living because you lose somebody”?
A. Darry
B. Dally
C. Ponyboy
D. Sodapop
A. Darry
Which greaser is quiet, nervous, and considers the gang his true family?
Johnny Cade
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny go to find Dally after the fight at the park?
Bucks Merrill Place
What book do Johnny and Ponyboy read while hiding out?
Gone with the Wind
Why is the church an important symbol in Chapters 4–5?
A) It represents punishment for their sins
B) It represents a safe place and a chance for Johnny and Ponyboy to reflect and grow
C) It symbolizes the Greasers’ victory over the Socs
D) It foreshadows their return home
B) It represents a safe place and a chance for Johnny and Ponyboy to reflect and grow
What point of view is The Outsiders told from?
First Person
Which Soc is Cherry’s boyfriend and later becomes the victim of the park fight?
Bob Sheldon
What town do Ponyboy and Johnny flee to after the murder?
Windrixville
What physical change do Ponyboy and Johnny make while in hiding?
Cut and Bleach There Hair
How does the relationship between Ponyboy and Johnny highlight the theme of friendship and loyalty?
A) They fight for leadership in the gang
B) They hide their emotions from one another
C) They protect and depend on each other through fear, guilt, and danger
D) They compete for attention from Dally
C) They protect and depend on each other through fear, guilt, and danger
When Ponyboy says “We’re poorer than the Socs and the middle class,” what type of conflict is this?
Man vs Society