Context
Who is the author of the Outsiders?
S.E. Hinton
Why did Johnny and Ponyboy flee to Windrixville?
Johnny killed a Soc, Bob.
What was the name of Sodapop's horse?
Mickey Mouse.
What is 'Socs' short for?
Socials.
Explain what a 'switch' is
Switchblade = a collapsed knife that flicks out once the button is pressed.
Whose point of view is the text written from?
Ponyboy
What book does Ponyboy read to Johnny in the church?
Gone with the Wind.
Who does Ponyboy describe as 'a dark puppy that has been kicked to many times...'?
Johnny Cade.
Who said 'things are rough all over'?
Cherry Valance.
What is a rumble?
A street fight between gangs.
In what decade is the Outsiders set?
1960's.
What is Two-Bit's most prized possession, and how did he get it?
A switchblade that he stole.
'He gets drunk on just plain living.' (pg. 9) Who is Ponyboy referring to?
Sodapop.
What type of clothing is commonly associated with the Socs in the novel?
Madras.
What does the word 'tuff' mean?
Cool or stylish.
Where is the Outsiders set?
Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Which character dies first during the novel?
Bob.
Who does Johnny think best represents the idea of the Southern Gentleman?
Dally Winston.
Who is Randy's girlfriend?
Marcia.
What is a 'heater' in the text?
A gun.
How old was the author when the Outsiders was published?
17 years old.
What poem does Johnny refer to in his letter to Ponyboy?
Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost.
What is Two-Bit's real first name?
Keith.
What type of car does Randy drive?
Blue mustang.
What does the word 'weed' mean in the text?
A cigarette.