Characters
Who's the narrator of the Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
Where did the beginning of the movie take place?
Outside the movie theater
What did Johnny use to kill Bob?
A switchblade
Where did Ponyboy first meet Cherry and Marcia?
Well technically, they've seen each other in school, but they didn't "meet" until they went to the movie theater
What car does Cherry have?
She has a Corvette Stingray
Who are Ponyboy's brothers?
Darry and Sodapop Curtis
Why does Ponyboy think Darry doesn't love him?
Because he's so tough on him. He wants nothing less than perfect from Ponyboy because he himself didn't get the chance to go to college, but he wants Ponyboy to get that chance.
Why did Johnny die?
Because of the severe burns and broken back from the fire
What was Cherry Valance known for at her school?
Mostly for being a cheerleader
What did Johnny mean by "Stay Gold Ponyboy?"
He meant to stay "young" in a way. To keep that childlike innocence and curiosity
Who is the "smart mouth" of all of the Greasers?
Two-Bit
Why did Johnny kill Bob?
Because he was drowning Ponyboy, and they were going to beat up Johnny.
Why did Dally die?
He pointed a(n) (empty) gun at the police after robbing a store and was shot down
What color are Ponyboy's eyes?
Greenish-gray (even though he says they aren't green because he "hates most guys that have green eyes")
What did Sandy do to Sodapop that made him cry?
She got pregnant with someone else and moved to Florida. When he proposed to her by letter, she returned it unopened.
Who is Sodapop's best friend?
Steve Randle
What was Ponyboy's "story" as to why he and Johnny were looking for Jay Mountain?
They said they were "playing army and they're supposed to report to headquarters there."
How did Ponyboy's parents die?
They died in a car crash
How old is Ponyboy?
14 years old
Why does Ponyboy think of himself differently than other Greasers?
Because he thinks deeply, he likes to read, watch sunsets, etc.
What is Two-Bit's real name?
Keith Mathews
What were the 6 things that Johnny brought back to the church for him and Ponyboy?
A week’s supply of baloney, two loaves of bread, a box of matches, a copy of Gone With The Wind, Peroxide, and a deck of cards.
How many people has Dally killed?
Trick question, he hasn't ever killed anyone
What was Sodapop's horse named?
It was named Mickey Mouse, and it wasn't a good horse around anyone else other than Soda
What was Ponyboy's teacher's name? (The one who told him to write the report for a grade boost)
His name was Mr. Syme