Family
Friends
All about the Book
Events
Life Changers
100

Who raised Ponyboy? Give me their exact names and how they are related. 

Darry and Sodapop, Ponyboy's brothers. 

100

What is the real name of the redhead soc that made friends with Ponyboy?

Sherry

100

Who wrote the Outsiders?

S.E. Hinton

100

Where was Bob stabbed? Be as specific as you can be.

At the park by the fountain.

100

Who helps Ponyboy and Johnny when they run away? 

Dally

200

What happened to Ponyboy's parents? 

They died in a car accident. 

200

What is Dally short for? 

Dalas

200

True or False, the author of the book failed her creative writing class. 

True.

200

Why was Bob stabbed?

Because he was drowning Ponyboy in the fountain. 

200

Where do Johnny and Ponyboy hide out? 

an old church

300

Based on the book, do you think Johnny's parents love him? Give one example from the book to support your answer. 

They don't seem to care about him, since they don't care what he does or if he comes home. 

300

What is Dally's last name? 

Winston

300
Is S.E. Hinton a male or female?

Female

300

Who was Bob's girlfriend? You must provide her first and last name.

Cherry Valance

300

Why were the little kids in danger who Johnny chose to save?

Because they were trapped in the burning church. 

400

Is Darry's family mentioned in the book? 

No

400

In Chapter one, "tough" is described as being rough. How is "tuff" described?

cool, sharp---like a tuff looking mustang, page 12.

400

Which city and state does the Outsiders take place? 

Tulsa, OK

400

Where does Ponyboy meet Cherry for the first time?

At the drive in

400

Why was Bob trying to drown Ponyboy?

Because Ponyboy was talking with Cherry. 

500

Johnny is like family to Ponyboy. What is Johnny's last name? 

Cade

500

What is Sherry's nick name, and why is this her nickname?

Cherry because of her red hair. 

500

What time frame does the Outsiders take place? 

1960s

500

Cherry often hangs out with her best friend. Name her best friend (first name only is fine).

Marcia

500

What are Ponyboy and Sodapop's real names that are on their birth certificate? 

Their real names are Ponyboy and Sodapop.