Characters
Who is the main character of Outsiders
Ponyboy Curtis
Ponyboy gets jumped by ______ at the start of the story (fill in the blank)
Ponyboy gets jumped by SOCS at the start of the story
Who are the Socs?
The rival gang, short for "Socials" known for their cars like the blue Mustang, they are from the west side of town.
What does Ponyboy learn about the Socs after talking to Cherry Valance?
That they have problems too, things are "rough all over"
Who attacks Ponyboy at the beginning of the story?
A group of Socs
Who is Johnny Cade?
Sensitive 16 year old greaser
What major event forces Johnny and Ponyboy to run away?
Johnny kills Bob Sheldon to protect Ponyboy
Who are the Greasers?
The kids that are more poor than the Socs, they are from the East side of town.
What does Johnny mean when he tells Ponyboy to stay gold?
To stay himself and innocent
Who leads the Greasers into the rumble?'
Darry Curtis
Who is Darry Curtis?
6'2 broad shouldered who is the oldest of the curtis brothers
What happens to the church where the boys hide out?
It catches on fire and burns down
What is the main difference between the Greasers and the Socs?
Their social status and money
What lesson does Ponyboy learn after the rumble?
Fighting isnt a solution
What starts the big rumble between the Greasers and Socs?
The tension and rivalry from the 2 groups
Who is Sodapop Curtis
A charming, movie star handsome brother drops out of school and works at a gas station.
What heroic thing do Johnny and Ponyboy do at the church?
They save the children trapped inside the burning building
What are some things the Greasers do fun?
Drive cars, go to movies, smoke, and hang out together.
What does Ponyboy realize about Darry by the end of the story?
Darry is strict because he wants the best for him
Who wins the big rumble between the Greasers and the Socs
The greasers
Who is Bob Sheldon?
he is stabbed to death by Johnny at the park
What does Ponyboy decide to write about for his English theme?
His experiences with the Greasers and the Socs which later forms to the book Outsiders
How do the Greasers and the Socs view each other?
They judge each other based on stereotypes and appearances
What overall message does Ponyboy learn about judging others.
That everyone has struggles no matter where they originate.
What happens to Dally After Johnny dies?
Robs a store but unfortunately gets shot