Things to Know
Which point of view is seen in The Outsiders?
First
Why do Ponyboy and Johnny go into the burning church?
To save the kids that are in the church
I had two things on my mind. _________ and a ride home.
Paul Newman
This Soc talked to Ponyboy before the rumble
Randy
Pick a greaser and assign a symbol to them, and explain why you chose it
Answers vary
The court hearing was important because...
Result could have caused the judge to send Ponyboy to a boys’ home.
Describe Ponyboy Curtis's relationship with his brothers
Darry is often tough on Ponyboy, as he takes on a parental role after their parents' death, which causes tension between them. However, Darry's actions are rooted in love and concern for Ponyboy's future. Sodapop, on the other hand, is more easygoing and acts as a mediator between Darry and Ponyboy. He provides emotional support and helps maintain peace in the family
What lie did Dally come up with regarding Ponyboy in order to get an escort to the hospital?
Ponyboy had a motorcycle accident
Randy says that no matter who wins the rumble...
Nothing would change. Greasers still greasers, Socs still Socs
Darry says that Ponyboy lacks...
Common sense; he doesn't use his head
Ever since being attacked, Johnny has carried...
carried a six inch switchblade.
What event leads to the climax of the novel?
Johnny Kills Bob in self defense
Ponyboy read a note from this character, which was placed in Gone with the Wind
Johnny
This person specializes in cars and is Soda's best buddy
Steve
The name of the mountain where the church is
Jay mountain
What does Bob's ring symbolize?
Power, Money, Abusive power.
How does Cherry describe Bob?
Sweet and friendly, and was only driven to attack because of his drinking, which she is not a fan of.
In the rumble, who threw the first punch?
Paul Holden
The name of Ponyboy's english teacher
Mr. Syme
Who imitates a Soc voice at the drive in?
Two-Bit
Since Ponyboy mentions Paul Newman in the first sentence of the novel, it is clear that the first sentence contains...
An Allusion
Why does Ponyboy like seeing movies alone?
He likes to watch undisturbed so he can really get into them and "live" with the actors
What are the two rules of the greasers
Stick together, and don't get caught if separated
How many Socs were in the Corvair when Ponyboy got jumped in the beginning?
5
After Johnny and Ponyboy saved the kids, what was the headline on the newspaper?
Juvenile delinquents turn heroes.