The Outsiders #1
According to Randy, which word did Bob never hear from his parents?
No
From what point of view is the story told?
First person = Ponyboy
What does Ponyboy enjoy doing alone?
Going to the movies
Who is the youngest member of the greasers?
Ponyboy
Where does Sodapop work?
At the local gas station (DX)
Who is the author of The Outsiders?
S.E Hinton
What is the name of the mountain where Ponyboy and Johnny hide out in Windrixville?
Jay Mountain
What does Dally give Ponyboy that eventually saves him in the fire?
Dally gives Ponyboy his leather jacket.
What causes Johnny the most pain in life?
Feeling unwanted and unloved by parents
What is Cherry's last name?
Valance
What is the book that Pony and Johnny read while hiding out?
Gone With the Wind
In what decade does The Outsiders take place?
The 1960s
What happened to Ponyboy's parents?
They died in a car crash.
Where do Dally, Johnny, and Ponyboy meet Cherry and Marcia?
The drive-in.
Name one of the 1960s cars in the book.
Sting Ray, Corvair, Mustang
What is the name of the town Johnny and Ponyboy get on the train to?
Windrixville
What is Steve Randle good at?
Cars
This Greaser thinks of Ponyboy as a "tagalong"
Steve Randle
What is the reason Darry never went to college?
He got a job to support Soda and Ponyboy.
What does Cherry tell Ponyboy about the Socs that he has a hard time believing?
That is despite their social class, the Socs have it rough too
Cherry states "things are rough all over."
This man was supposedly too fat to fit through the window of the church
Jerry Wood
Johnny was charged with the crime of...
Manslaughter
What causes the Socs to attack the boys at the park?
Pony and Johnny were with Cherry and Marcia and their boyfriends (Bob and Randy) were jealous
Names of the two feuding groups in The Outsiders.
Greasers and Socs.
What is the underlying source of conflict between the Socs and the Greasers?
Social Class differences. The Socs are popular and have more money (Blue Mustang, Madras Shirts).
What do Cherry and Ponyboy think is the real difference between the Socs and Greasers?
That Socs don't feel anything, and Greasers feel too much.
What causes Ponyboy to run away from home?
Darry slaps Ponyboy in the middle of an argument.
What happened to Soda's girlfriend Sandy?
She moved to Florida to live with her grandparents.
Dally reveals he started carrying this, but only as a bluff.
A gun (heater)
What is Johnny's prognosis?
Paralysis (will not be able to walk)
Ponyboy reavealed Johnny's nervous, suspicious demeanor to Cherry through a...
Flashback
The Soc that wears rings.
Bob (Sheldon)
What is Cherry's hair color?
Red
Which Greaser has eyes like ice?
Darry
What more than likely caused the church fire?
Cigarettes
Besides Coca-Cola, what does Ponyboy love to consume (eat)?
Chocolate
What two things did Dally give to Ponyboy and Johnny when they came to find him at Buck Merrill's house?
A gun and $50 (money).
Who's tires did Dally slash?
Tim Shephard's
In which state does The Outsiders take place?
Oklahoma
What is Two-Bit's real name (first and last)?
Keith Matthews
What is Dally's real name (first and last)?
Dallas Winston
What is Johnny's full name?
Johnny Cade
What is a 'weed'?
Cigarette
What is the 'cooler'?
Jail
What is a 'heater'?
Gun
What is a 'looker'?
Pretty (beautiful, attractive) girl/lady/woman
What does it mean to be 'tuff'?
Cool, nice
If you're 'smarting', what does that mean?
Hurting; in pain
What is Darry's job?
Roofer; roofs houses
Who is the oldest Greaser?
Darry
Where does Two-Bit enjoy going?
School
Who is the Greaser known for his movie-star looks?
Sodapop
What is the last name of Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darry?
Curtis
Which Greaser has been going to jail since the age of 10?
Dally
Which Greaser teminded Johnny of gallant Southern Gentlemen?
Dally
While in hiding, what type of sandwiches did the Ponyboy and Johnny eat?
Bologna
What did Johnny use to bleach Ponyboy's hair?
Peroxide
Which Greaser had a scar on his face that he would have all his life?
Johnny
Who is Bob Sheldon's best friend?
Randy (Adderson)
What specifically did Cherry Valance throw in Dally's face at the drive-in?
A Coke.