Characters
Clique
Plot
Symbols and Themes
Context
100

Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?

Who is Ponyboy?

100

What does "Soc" stand for?

Who are Socials?

100

What book did Ponyboy read to Johnny while they were hiding out?

What is Gone With The Wind?

100

What does Johnny mean when he tells Ponyboy to "Stay golden..."?

Stay true to himself.

100

What U.S. state does The Outsiders take place in?

Where is Oklahoma?

200

Who's the girl that talks to Ponyboy at the drive-in?

Who is Cherry?

200

How do you know someone is part of the Greasers?

What are greasy long hair?
200

What causes tension between Ponyboy and Darry?

Darry is always strict and lecturing Ponyboy.

200

Why does Cherry refuse to see Johnny despite not blaming him?

Even if she doesn't blame him, he still killed someone she loved. 

200

What kind of music would the Greasers likely be listening to?

What is Rock n' Roll?

300

How does Darry support his brothers?

What is construction?

300

Why do Greasers and Socs fight? 

What are class/economic differences?

300

Why does Randy refuse to be part of the rumble?

He's tired of the fighting.

300

What does Johnny mean when he says, "16 years ain't long enough." ?

Johnny feels like his life was just start and it's too soon to die. 

300

What kind of neighborhood would the Greasers be living in?

Where is the east side?

400

Who said Darry was "All brawn and no brain."? 

Who is Steve?

400

What is the color and type of car that the Greasers are always keeping an eye out for?

What is a blue mustang?

400

Why does Ponyboy prefer to go the to movies alone?

He likes to lose himself in the story.

400

Why is hair so important to the Greasers?

It's the one thing money can't buy, that they make and can have all on their own. 

400

What industry led to an economic boom in Tulsa?

What is oil?

500

Which character throws the first punch at the Greaser vs. Soc rumble?

Who is Paul?

500

What realization does Ponyboy have about Socs?

Socs and Greasers are both just people.

500

Why does Ponyboy run away from home?

Darry slapped him. 

500

Why is Bob so proud of his rings?

They symbolized his wealth and status.

(Bonus 100) - They increased the harm he could inflict. 

500

What important social tension was happening in time the story takes place?

What is the Civil Rights movement?