Chapter One
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
Which two girls do Ponyboy meet at the theatre?
Cherry and Marcia
Who does Cherry say she could easily fall in love with?
Dally Winston
What do the Socs do to Ponyboy?
Hold his head underwater in the fountain.
Where do Johnny and Ponyboy hide out?
In an abandoned church outside of Windrixville.
What point of view is the story told in?
First person
Who tells Dally to leave the Soc girls alone?
Johnny Cade
What does Cherry say is a bigger difference between the Socs and the Greasers than money?
Greasers have strong emotions and Socs feel nothing.
Who does Johnny kill?
Bob the Soc
What two things does Ponyboy do to his hair?
He cuts it and dyes it blonde.
Name five Greasers:
Ponyboy, Sodapop, Darry, Dally, Two-Bit, Johnny, Steve
Why were the Soc girls alone at the theatre?
Because their boyfriends were drunk.
What kind of weapon does Two-Bit give Ponyboy when the Socs threaten them?
A broken bottle
Who do Johnny and Ponyboy go to for help?
Dally
What book do Ponyboy and Johnny read?
Gone With the Wind
What are two differences between the Greasers and the Socs?
1) The Socs are rich, the Greasers are poor; 2) The Socs live on the west side of town, the Greasers live on the east side of town; 3) The Socs are apathetic (they don't feel anything), the Greasers are overly-emotional (they feel too much).
What incident does Ponyboy tell Cherry about while they are waiting in line for popcorn?
Where did Ponyboy and Johnny fall asleep?
In the empty lot by Ponyboy's house
Why does Dally congratulate Johnny?
Because he killed a Soc.
Where are the police looking for Ponyboy and Johnny?
On the way to or in Texas.
What is the difference between "tough" and "tuff"?
Tough: rough
Tuff: cool or sharp
What are the Greaser's two unofficial rules?
Stick together and don't get caught.
What was the name of Sodapop's horse?
Mickey Mouse
For what reason does Johnny say he killed that Soc?
To protect Ponyboy and to get revenge for being severely beaten.
What are the Greasers and the Socs planning in response to the murder?
A rumble