Comprehension
What does Ponyboy write for an English assignment?
A paper on what's most important to him
Why does Pony get upset with Cherry?
Cherry does not want to go visit Johnny.
What happens to Dally after Johnny's death?
Dally goes and robs a grocery store. He had a unloaded gun on him as a bluff and pulls it on the cops. He then gets shot to death. Dally was too heartbroken over the death of Johnny and he wanted to die.
What is theme?
Theme is the moral or message of the story that can be applied to life.
What is one major conflict in the text? What type of conflict is it?
Answers may vary.
What does Pony say he would rather have than pity?
Pony would rather be hated than pitied.
Why would Darry become a Soc if it weren't for the rest of the boys?
He was too smart.
How has Darry and Pony's relationship changed?
Darry and Pony are much closer and seem to understand each other more. Darry begins showing more emotions for Ponyboy which makes him feel loved and cared for.
What is one major theme of "The Outsiders"?
Answers may vary.
What kind of conflict is it when Dally becomes upset at Johnny’s death and leaves the room?
Character vs. self because Dally is dealing with grief and sadness.
How does Dally react to Johnny's death?
Dally is in shock and begs Johnny not to die. He then runs out of the room very upset.
What is the main difference between Ponyboy's gang and Tim Shepard gang?
Tim Shepards gang had a leader and was organized, while the Greasers were just buddies who stuck together and had each other's back.
Why was Johnny such a shy and nervous person?
Johnny was always treated poorly at home and beaten by his parents. He lived in constant fear of being hurt.
What is the theme of "Nothing Gold Can Stay"?
Nothing stays pure or innocent forever.
How is "The Outsiders" resolved?
Ponyboy gets to stay with his family and all charges are dropped against him. The book ends the way it begins with Ponyboy reading a paper he wrote for his English class.
He was gallant.
What is significant about how the book ends?
It ends how it began with the lines "When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home..."
What is the outcome of the court case?
Pony is allowed to stay living with his brothers and is acquitted of all charges.
What were Johnny's last words to Ponyboy? How does this connect to the theme of the text?
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold..." He is telling Ponyboy to remain good and innocent and to remove himself from the violence because there is no reason for all the fighting.
Why is this quote significant?
“Darry hadn’t moved a muscle or changed expression, but you could see he hated Paul now.”
This quote shows the reader more about how Darry feels. Darry is sad and disappointed that he was not able to go to college and have the same opportunities as Paul.
What does the world judge people by according to Ponyboy?
Appearance
Who won the rumble?
The Greasers
How was the conflict between the Socs and the Greasers resolved?
When the Socs appear in court and tell the truth about what happened the night Bob died.
What could be a theme related to the topic of family?
How has Ponyboy changed by the end of the text?
Answers may vary.