Theme
Name two characters who show understanding that stereotyping isn't good.
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Ponyboy
Cherry
Randy
Who does Johnny have a bad relationship with?
His parents
What two main characters died in chapters 8-10?
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Johnny and Dally
Using context clues, define the underlined word:
"His face contracted in agony, and sweat streamed down his face."
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In extreme pain
Where did Ponyboy get injured the worst during the rumble?
The head
What is the one of the main themes of the novel?
You can't stereotype and you have to look at everyone as individuals
How are Cherry and Ponyboy similar?
They are both sensitive and see the world as more than just Greasers vs. Socs
Who does Darryl see at the rumble and why is this important?
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Paul-- he was someone who played football with Darry at high school and they used to be friends. But now they're on opposite sides
Using context clues, define the underlined word:
"It's true, I thought numbly, he is dying."
Without feeling
How did Dally die?
He was violently shot multiple times by the cops.
Give a quote that's an example of the theme "you can't stereotype"
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What is true about Dally and Johnny's friendship?
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Johnny looks up to Dally; Dally is protective of Johnny
Who passed out after the rumble?
Ponyboy
Using context clues, define the underlined word:
"'Gosh, mister, I'm sorry,' I said, dumbfounded.
in shock or speechless
Using context clues, define the underlined word:
"Dally had taken the car and I started the long walk home in a stupor."
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A daze; a state of near-unconsciousness
How does the Essential Question (How do Actions Define Us?) apply to the novel, The Outsiders?
It shows how everyone's actions have consequences and how you present yourself to the world shapes how people view and treat you.
Who could've been a Soc if he wanted to?
Darry
Why does the doctor allow Dally and Ponyboy to see Johnny?
Because they're his friends
Using context clues, define the underlined word:
"Two-Bit knew what I meant, but doggedly pretended not to."
with persistence or stubbornly
Who did Ponyboy ask for when he was sick that he was worried he didn't?
Darry
How is Dally an example of the essential question "How do actions define us?"
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He always wanted to present himself as the hardest and cruelest of the greasers, even though he just felt wronged by society. But because of this, he ended up violently dying and everyone viewing him as a delinquent and hoodlum.
Johnny died a hero and Dally died as a hood
How does Ponyboy remember Dally?
As a hero, even though everyone else will remember him as a hoodlum.
Using context clues, define the underlined word:
"'Soda...'-- my voice sounded weak and hoarse-- 'is somebody sick?'"
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rough and scratchy/harsh
How did Dally respond to Johnny's death and what did he do because of it?
He was extremely broken up and cried. He thought it was all very unfair so he rebelled and waved a gun in front of the cops so they killed him.