ChArAcTeRs
Who is the main character of 'The Outsiders'?
Ponyboy Curtis
Who ran into the church first: Johnny, Ponyboy, or Dally?
Ponyboy
"... stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold."
Johnny
What is a rule for a fair greaser fight?
Greasers need to be careful not to get caught.
Which literary device does Ponyboy use to describe Darry's eyes in the following quote: 'He's got eyes that are like two pieces of pale blue-grean ice?'
Simile
How does Dally die?
Dally takes out his unloaded gun and threatens the police, who shot him in self-defence.
How many students were in the burning church?
4
"I could fall in love with Dallas Winston," she said, "I hope I never see him again or I will."
Cherry
What weapon can be used in a fair fight according to Two-Bit?
Fists
Which literary device is used in the following sentence: 'His eyes were blue, blazing ice, cold with a heatred of the whole world'?
Alliteration
Who killed Bob, and why?
Johnny kills Bob, as the Socs are drowning Ponyboy, and Johnny says it was the only way to save him.
Why does Dally hit Ponyboy on the back?
Ponyboy's back was on fire.
"Oh no!" My hand flew to my hair. "No, Johnny, not my hair!"
Ponyboy
How does Dally get out of the hospital in time to fight in the rumble?
Which literary device is used in the following sentence: 'I'd just as soon tease a full-grown grizzly; but for some reason, Darry seems to like being teased by Soda'?
Irony
Why is Sodapop upset at Sandy?
Soda receives an unopened letter that he wrote to Sandy in the mail. Later on, he finds out Sandy had cheated on him, and gotten pregnant with another boy.
What does Ponyboy say that it's like inside a burning church?
Ponyboy describes it as 'a red hell'.
"We won. We beat the Socs. We stomped them - chased them outa our territory."
Dally
Why does Pony insist on fighting in the rumble?
He wants to prove himself, and show others he is 'tuff'.
What is the tone of the novel?
The tone is energetic as Ponyboy doesn't have any time to stop and think.
Why does Ponyboy call Cherry a traitor?
Ponyboy calls Cherry a traitor because she refuses to visit Johnny in the hospital.
What did the nurses say about Johnny's condition?
The nurses say Johnny is in critical condition; his back is broken; he is suffering from third-degree burns.
"I am a greaser. I am a JD and a hood. I blacken the name of our fair city. I beat up people. I rob gas stations. I am a menace to society. Man, do I have fun."
Sodapop
Why was the rumble scheduled to take place in the parking lot?
Police patrol the area, therefore, it ensures things don't get out of hand.
How does the author portray Cherry?
The author portrays Cherry as a pretty, rich girl who stands up for what she believes is right or wrong. She is described to be kinder than the other Socs and not as harsh. She sees both sides of the social levels (Greasers and Socs) and isn't filled with hatred and/or a sense of superiority like other Socs are conveyed to be.