The Outsiders #1
This character is abused a lot and frightened throughout the book.
Johnny.
After the stabbing, what is the situation in the town? Who is the spy?
It's Soc against Greasers all over town. Lots of fighting. Cherry Vallance
Why do Johnny and Ponyboy go into the fire?
They wanted to rescue the kids.
What causes the Socs to attack the boys at the park?
Pony and Johnny were with Cherry and Marcia
Who says 'things are rough all over'? What is the person referring to?
Cherry
No matter what your background or socio-economic level, things are difficult for everybody
What do Cherry and Ponyboy have in common?
They both like to watch sunsets, they are kind, they try not to judge people on stereotypes
What happened to Ponyboy's parents?
They died in a crash.
What do Cherry and Ponyboy say is the real difference between the Socs and Greasers?
Feelings
The Socs don't feel anything and Greasers feel to violently
Who are Ponyboys' brothers?
Darry and Sodapop
These are the boys in the gang (there are 7)
Ponyboy, SodaPop, Darry, Johnny, Dally, Steve, Two-Bit.
The novel is written in this point of view.
What is first person.
What is the poem 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' a metaphor for? What made Ponyboy remember it?
Everything good is temporary, youth does not last forever, death, change
Seeing the sunrise
What does Darry do for a living?
Roofs houses
What is the name of the place where Johnny and Ponyboy run away to?
Windrixville or Jay Mountain
What was the name of Soda's Horse? What could he symbolize?
Mickey Mouse, lost dreams, innocence, a peaceful time, wealth/poverty...
Warfare between the Socs and Greasers is going on because of this.
Social Class
What is Cherry's last name?
Vallance
What are 5 possible themes of the book?
Loyalty, Friendship, Stereotypes, Class, Violence
(there could be other answers)
What does "nothing gold can stay" mean?
It means that nothing precious lasts forever.