Characters
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
A. Dally convinced Ponyboy to start smoking.
B. Ponyboy was jumped by some socs.
C. Two-Bit and Ponyboy were robbed by Tim Shepherd.
D. Randy started attacking Ponyboy at his house.
B.
"I stood there like a bump on a log while they surrounded me." - This is a(n)...
Simile
As Tommy walked home with the money from the church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach. - What does remorse mean?
A. Excitement / energy
B. Distrust / concern
C. Weakness / shyness
D. Regret / Guilt
D.
What is the name of Soda's horse?
Mickey Mouse
Which character asked for Two-Bit's black-handled switchblade?
Dally
Why did the fire in the church start?
The boys left a lit cigarette.
Which scene is a flashback in The Outsiders?
The scene where Johnny gets beaten up by the socs.
With the field torn up by the players’ cleats, and the cold rain falling in waves, conditions on the playing field were dismal. - What does dismal mean?
A. Dreadful / gloomy
B. Bright / cheerful
C. Strange / unique
D. Creepy / horrifying
A.
Where did Johnny put Ponyboy's note?
Inside the copy of Gone With the Wind.
Which character gave Johnny a lecture about girls?
Steve Randle
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny go right after killing Bob?
To Buck Merril's place to talk to Dally.
Define dramatic irony. (you don't have to be word for word with your definition, but it needs to be close.)
When the reader knows more about a situation than characters do.
General Kang was more than a brave commander. He was a good man, for he knew better than to rush into battle when there was still time for diplomacy. - What does diplomacy mean?
A. A harsh reality.
B. A desperate attempt, usually with violence.
C. A reasonable discussion.
D. A really creative attempt.
C.
How old did Marcia think that Johnny was at first?
14
Which character states, "You sure can cuss good, Dally."
Johnny Cade
Which group of boys helps out during the rumble? (You need exactly the correct name to get this point.)
The Brumly Boys
Alliteration
"Teacher, you forgot to assign homework," said James, expressing the obsequious nature that made him unpopular. - What does obsequious mean?
A. Someone who is rebellious.
B. Describing a fault in logic.
C. Entertaining someone with illogical humor.
D. Overly servile or attentive to something.
D.
What questionable game did Ponyboy play with Curly Shepherd?
Holding cigarette ends against each other's fingers.
Which character was sent to a reformatory?
Curly Shepherd
Ponyboy mentions why each greaser fights. What are the reasons for the following characters:
Darry -
Soda -
Steve -
Two Bit -
Ponyboy -
Darry - for pride
Soda - for fun
Steve - for hatred
Two-Bit - for conformity
Ponyboy - for self defense
The usage of the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" in The Outsiders is meant to represent characters in the book. When this happens in books, it is a(n)...
Allusion
The magnanimous judge released the young offender who had been caught stealing bread by saying, "Everybody has to eat," and slamming down his gavel. - What does magnanimous mean?
A. Powerful / All knowing
B. Intense / Energetic
C. Forgiving / Generous
D. Sneaky / Secretive
C.
What is Darry's FULL name (First, middle, and last)
Darrel Shaynne Curtis, Jr.