Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
Ponyboy
This event happens after the church fire and is meant to settle the rivalry between the two groups.
Why does Johnny kill Bob Sheldon at the park?
Johnny stabs Bob in self-defense because the Socs were attempting to drown Ponyboy in a fountain.
The author of The Outsiders is S.E. Hinton.
True
What book does Pony read to Johnny at the church?
Gone With the Wind
The novel describes this character as a "lost puppy" and "the gang’s pet”
Johnny
Who are generally the aggressors (Socs or Greasers)?
Socs
How do Ponyboy and Johnny disguise themselves while hiding at the abandoned church in Windrixville? *Bonus 100 pts: Why is this difficult for them to do?*
They both cut their hair, and Ponyboy bleaches his with peroxide; This is difficult for them because their long hair is a symbol of their Greaser identity.
A Soc wears madras shirts, cool sweaters, and owns "tuff" cars.
What era (decade) does the novel take place?
1960's
Who is a high school dropout who works at a gas station and is described as "movie-star handsome"?
Sodapop
What does "Soc" stand for?
Socials
What is the last thing that Johnny tells Pony?
"Stay gold"
The Outsiders is written from an adult's point of view.
False
What is the poem that Pony reads at the church called? *Bonus 100 pts: Who wrote the poem?*
"Nothing Gold Can Stay"; Robert Frost
Who acts as a spy for the Greasers? *Bonus: What does this character mean when they say "things are rough all over"?*
Cherry Valance; Socs are individuals with their own struggles.
Name two things that a Greaser always has with them? This could be something they wear or carry around.
Leather jackets, denim jackets, white t-shirts, tank tops, pomade, grease, Converse Chuck Taylors, boots, comb, cigarettes, switchblade, etc.
Why do the Greasers have to save Ponyboy at the very beginning of the book?
Ponyboy is jumped by a group of Socs while walking home alone from the movie theater.
Cherry Valance is a Greaser who acts as a spy for them.
False; Cherry is a Soc who helps the Greasers by acting as a spy.
Cherry Valance and Ponyboy find common ground by realizing they both look at these at the end of the day which makes them realize that they share a common humanity, despite their social classes
Sunsets
Who lives on the East Side? _______; Who are the west side rich kids? _______
Greasers; Socs
We know that the Socs are more wealthy than the Greasers, but not everything good comes from having more money than someone else. What are two traits that the Greasers possess that the Socs do not?
What event causes Ponyboy to run away from home and find Johnny in the middle of the night?
Ponyboy arrives home past his curfew, leading to a fight with Darry. In a moment of frustration and fear, Darry hits Ponyboy, causing him to flee.
After Johnny passes away, Dally robs a gas station and pulls a loaded gun on police officers in a park, knowing they will shoot him.
False; Dally robs a grocery store and pulls an unloaded gun on the police officers
This luxury car serves as a symbol of Soc wealth, power, and privilege.
Blue Mustang