Bud, Not Buddy
Hoops
The Outsiders
Miscellaneous
Literary Terms
100
Why does Bud have to live in an orphanage?
His mother died.
100
Where in New York City does Lonnie live?
Harlem
100
How did the Curtis brothers' parents die?
In a car crash
100
From the book Hoops, what body parts does Cal sing about?
Feet
100
Define antagonist.
The character who presents conflict for the protagonist
200
What does Steady Eddie give to Bud?
An instrument case to put his things in.
200
What professional basketball player does Cal bring to practice?
Sweet Man Johnson
200
After killing Bob, who do Johnny and Ponyboy go to for help?
Dally
200
What is the name of the town Johnny and Ponyboy are sent to after killing Bob?
Windrixville
200
The following passage from Bud, Not Buddy is an example of what type of figurative language? "Todd's bed stayed as dry as a desert."
simile
300
What is Mr. Lewis on his way to drop off when he picks up Bud in his car?
Human blood
300
Name Paul's new friend.
Lenny
300
Name the novel that Ponyboy reads to Johnny.
Gone With the Wind
300
What nickname does the band give Bud?
Sleepy La Bone
300
Name the protagonist in each novel
Bud, Lonnie, Ponyboy
400
What does Herman E. Calloway have in his house that Bud is surprised to see?
A bathroom
400
What is the name of Lonnie's boss?
Harrison
400
What was the major theme in the outsiders?
Friendship/Family
400
From the book Hoops, name the five starters of the championship team.
Roy, Paul, Ox, Breeze, Jo-Jo
400
The following passage from Bud, Not Buddy is an example of what type of figurative language? "If J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI saw me now I'd be in some real serious hot water."
idiom
500
What does Bud use to keep his suitcase shut?
Rope/Twine
500
What is the name of the white basketball player with the long hair and beard?
Sweet Jesus
500
What is the name of the poem that Ponyboy recites to Johnny?
Nothing Gold Can Stay
500
At what point in the novel, The Outsiders, does Ponyboy realize it is rough all over?
When he speaks to Cherry at the beginning of the novel and Randy at the end.
500
The following passage from Bud, Not Buddy is an example of what type of figurative language? "My heart started jumping around in my stomach as soon as I reached out for the shotgun."
Personification