Ch 1 & 4
How does Ponyboy describe himself as being “different” from the rest of the Greasers?
Ponyboy says he is different from the other Greasers because he enjoys books and movies.
Why did Cherry and Marcia let their drunken boyfriends drive them home?
Cherry and Marcia let their drunken boyfriends drive them home because Cherry couldn't stand fights, and they couldn't let their parents see them with the Greasers.
Ponyboy receives a letter from whom?
Ponyboy receives a letter from Sodapop.
Why is Cherry helping the Greasers?
Cherry is helping the Greasers because she feels like the whole mess is her fault.
How does Johnny get hurt?
Johnny gets hurt when a piece of timber falls on his back and he gets burned badly.
Why did “Two-Bit” get his nickname?
“Two-Bit” got his name because he never stopped talking and joking.
What was the last thing Cherry says to Ponyboy before she leaves in the car?
Before she leaves in the car, Cherry tells Ponyboy, "I could fall in love with Dallas Winston. I hope I never see him again, or I will”
Where do the police think Johnny and Ponyboy have gone?
The police think Johnny and Ponyboy have gone to Texas.
When they are at Dairy Queen, what does Johnny tell Dally he is going to do?
Johnny tells Dally that he is going to go back and turn himself in to the police.
What does Darry do when he sees Ponyboy in the hospital?
Darry starts to cry when he sees Ponyboy in the hospital.
In what ways is Dallas “Dally” different from the rest of the gang?
Dally is different from the rest of the gang because he is tougher than the other members.
How long has it been since Ponyboy’s parents were killed?
It has been eight months since Ponyboy’s parents were killed.
Who is spying on the Socs for the Greasers?
Cherry Valance is spying on the Socs for the Greasers.
What do the boys see when they reach the top of Jay Mountain?
The boys see the church on fire.
At the hospital Ponyboy realizes that Darry really cares for him. Why has Darry been so hard on Ponyboy in the past?
Darry has been hard on Ponyboy because he is scared to lose another person he loves.
How do Ponyboy and Johnny get to the abandoned church?
Ponyboy and Johnny hop on a train to Windrixville.
Why was Ponyboy late getting home?
Ponyboy was late getting home because he and Johnny fell asleep in the lot.
When was the novel The Outsiders published?
The Outsiders was published in 1967.
When is the only time Ponyboy can remember seeing Johnny without a defeated, suspicious look in his eyes?
The only time Ponyboy can remember seeing Johnny without a defeated, suspicious look in his eyes was when he was rescuing the children.
How does Dally get burned?
Dally gets burned while he was trying to drag a kid out of the window.
What is S.E. Hinton's real name?
Susan Eloise Hinton
Why did Darry get angry with Ponyboy and hit him?
Darry was angry with Ponyboy because he yelled at Darry for yelling at Sodapop.
What is the setting of The Outsiders? (place and time)
The Outsiders is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1965.
Why does Dally hit Ponyboy?
Dally hits Ponyboy because his back was in flames.
What are the four symbols we have seen in the novel so far?
The four symbols we've seen in the novel so far are the blue mustang, the three rings, the switchblade, and cigarettes.