Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
Ponyboy Curtis.
"Oh, Pony, I thought we'd lost you...like we did Mom and Dad..."
Who is Darry Curtis
Why does Darry believe that Ponyboy doesn't use his head? When does this happen?
What is when he is walking home from the movies alone. He believes this because Ponyboy knew he should have asked for someone to come with or a blade to protect himself.
Define "brawn"
What is muscular strength (n.)
The novel is set during what time period?
What is the 1960's.
Who is the red-headed Soc who dates Bob.
Who is Sherri (Cherry) Valance.
"Things are rough all over."
Who is Cherry Valance.
Where does Ponyboy meet Cherry and why is this such a big deal?
What is at the drive-in movie theater. This is a big deal because she is a Soc and they bond/become friends.
Define "unfathomable"
What is impossible to understand completely (adj.)
What did Ponyboy write as his composition to pass his English class?
His essay was the narrative story that was "The Outsiders" story.
Which TWO characters work at a gas station?
Who is Sodapop Curtis and his best friend Steve
"You know what a Greaser is? White trash with long hair."
Who is Bob Sheldon.
Where and how did Johnny kill Bob?
What is at the fountain in the park with a knife he keeps for protection.
Define "conformity"
What is compliance with societal norms, rules, or expectations. (n.) AKA following what is normal/rules
Who is "Mickey Mouse?"
Mickey Mouse is the name of a horse that belonged to a stable where Sodapop Curtis worked. Despite being mean to others, the horse loved Soda, but was sold by the owner without telling him. This loss causes Sodapop deep heartbreak, as the family couldn't afford to buy him back, symbolizing the economic hardships faced by the Greasers.
What is the difference between the two characters Darry and Dally?
Darry Curtis is the oldest of the Curtis brothers who works hard, couldn't go to college, and could've been a Soc. Dally Winston is hardened and was once arrested at the age of 10 in New York.
"You get tough like me and you don't get hurt, you watch out for yourself, and nothing can touch you."
Who is Dally Winston.
This is the town and place that Ponyboy and Johnny run away to.
What is the church in Windrixville.
Define "unceasingly"
What is without stopping; continuously (adv.)
Who is the author of The Outsiders?
Who is S.E. Hinton.
His prize possession is a 10 inch switch blade and he makes everything a joke.
Who is Two-Bit
"We're all we got left. We ought to be able to stick together against anything. If we don't have each other, we don't have anything."
Who is Sodapop Curtis.
Where the rumble occurs.
What is the vacant lot. This is so cops are less likely to show up and break up the rumble.
Define "contemptuously"
What is in a scornful/hateful manner (adv.)
What is Two-Bit Mathews' real name?
Who is Keith Mathews.