Characterizations
Plot
Vocabulary
Q&A
Q&A - Pt. 2
100
Hinton
Who is the Author of The Outsiders?
100
Trying to save the children in the fire.
How were the boys injured?
100
Suspicious or afraid
What does the word apprehensive mean?
100
Soda
Who kept the reporters & policemen laughing while they were firing questions at Pony?
100
To get a copy of "Gone With the Wind"
Why did Two-Bit leave Johnny's hospital room for the drug store?
200
Johnny killed him
Who is Bob?
200
Grease for his hair and a copy of "Gone With the Wind".
What did Johnny want the boys to get for him in the hospital?
200
indifferent, cool, casual
What does the word nonchalantly mean?
200
Chocolate Cake
What did For Ponyboy and both of his brothers like for breakfast?
200
Bob's parents spoiled him - would never say "no" to him. He needed them to give him guidance.
How did Randy explain the reason for Bob getting into trouble?
300
Cherry Valance
Who became the Greaser spy?
300
It shows integrity and memebrship in their group
What is the importance of the boy's length of hair?
300
anger with contempt, disgusted
What does the word indignant mean?
300
Nightmares he couldn't remember
After his parents funeral, Ponyboy began to have what??
300
Pony said being a hero isn't about being either a Soc or Greaser - it's about the individual.
How does Ponyboy explain being a Greaser or a Soc and a hero to Randy Anderson?
400
Johnny was known for this....
Who killed Bob and saved the children?
400
The courts could septerate them and put them into special custody.
What additional problem did the brothers face after Pony's return? (after reading the newspaper)
400
Regretfully, sorrowfully, pity
What does the word ruefilly mean?
400
Juvenile Delinquents Turn Heroes
What was the headline of the local newspaper?
400
Got upset, struggled to sit-up, and passed out...
What was Johnny's reaction regardig his mom's visit to the hospital?
500
Randy
Who tried to call off the big rumble?
500
SE Hinton captures the real language of teenagers of the time period; helps make the story more realistic
Why does the author use non-standard English?
500
amazed, stupefied, struck with terror
What does the word aghast mean?
500
That he wouldn't show up at the rumble.
What did Randy tell Ponyboy?
500
His black switchblade. (his pride & joy or show piece)
What oject did Dally take from Two-Bit?
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