Characters
Who is the narrator of the novel?
Ponyboy Curtis
What happens to Ponyboy in Chapter 1 while walking home?
He is jumped by the Socs
Crying very hard
What type of figurative language is this:
"Shaking like a leaf"
Simile
What is the BIG conflict in the story?
Greasers vs. Socs (rich vs. poor)
Who is Ponyboy's best friend?
Johnny Cade
Where do Johnny and Ponyboy hide after leaving town?
An abandoned church
What is the definition of "gallantly"?
Brave or heroic manner
"I thought I was the only person in the world who did that." is an example of a:
Hyperbole
What theme is shown through the Curtis brothers?
Family is important
Which Curtis brother is the oldest?
Darry
What major event happens at the church?
It catches on fire
What is the definition of "hysterics"?
A wildly emotional reaction
"He hugged me as if it had been five years and not fives days"
What does this example of figurative language mean?
He really missed him as if he had been gone for a long time
What theme is shown by Johnny's actions during the church fire?
Heroism / Bravery
After Bob's death, who do Pony and Johnny go to for help?
Dally
What do Johnny and Ponyboy do during the fire?
Rescue the children
What is the definition of "divert"?
Cause something / someone to change
After Bob's death, Johnny kept saying over and over again "this can't be happening". This is an example of:
Repetition
What was the theme of the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
Innocence doesn't last / nothing stays the same forever
Which Soc becomes friendly with Ponyboy and refuses to fight in the rumble?
Randy
What happens to Johnny as a result of the fire?
He is badly injured
What is the definition of "delirious"?
Change in mental abilities
"...silence grew heavier."
Personification; the silence had "weight", a very quiet and intense moment
How does The Outsiders show that stereotypes are not accurate?
Both the Grasers and Socs have struggles; having money doesn't mean no problems