The Outsiders Pt. 1
What are the names of Ponyboy's brothers?
Sodapop and Darry
What do Greasers typically wear?
Blue jeans, leather jackets, long/slicked-back hair.
Define territory
An area of land owned by a certain group or government.
Define liberty
The ability to do what someone wants without control
What is Mr. Heinemann's favorite sport?
Basketball
What are some things that Greasers value? (Name at least 3)
Standing up for the gang, not getting caught, impressing girls, doing what they want no matter what the rules say, and looking cool are all things the Greasers value.
What do Ponyboy and Cherry both enjoy doing?
Watching sunsets.
Define redeem
To do something to make up for a mistake or failure.
Define alternative
A different version of something.
What state is Mr. Heinemann from originally?
Missouri
Name at least 4 differences between the Greasers and Socs.
Rich/Poor, East/West, clothing, music, values, emotions, etc.
Tell us something important about Dally, Johnny, Steve Randle, and Two-Bit.
Dally - gang's biggest tough guy.
Johnny - "pet" of the gang
Steve Randle - Sodapop's best friend, tension with PB
Two-Bit- Jokester of the group
Define improbable
Not likely to happen
Define cope
To deal with a problem or difficulty.
What is Mr. Heinemann's favorite college basketball team?
The Saint Louis University Billikens
S.E. Hinton is the author and she was 17 years old when she wrote The Outsiders.
Why has The Outsiders been banned by some school districts?
The Outsiders has been banned by some school districts because it depicts youth gang violence and criminality.
Define prominent
Widely and popularly known
Define anticipate
To expect or predict that something is about to happen.
What type of pet does Mr. Heinemann have?
Lizard
Explain what happened with Sodapop's pet horse and how it shows the struggles of Greasers.
Sodapop had a horse named Mickey Mouse that he was not able to keep because his family did not have enough money. This event crushed Soda and Ponyboy.
Explain what happened to Ponyboy in science class that made him feel like an outsider.
Ponyboy used a switchblade to dissect a worm. The Socs in his class laughed at him because having the switchblade at school showed how "rough" Ponyboy is.
Define prestigious
Well-respected for being successful
Define conform
To fit in with other people or society’s expectations.
How many years has Mr. Heinemann been teaching (including this year)?
3 years