Chapter 1 "The Outsiders"
The Outsiders Background
Slang Vocab #1
Characters in The Outsiders
Who dat?
Final Jeopardy - The Outsiders
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Why did Ponyboy enjoy going to the movies alone? Give at least one reason.
Ponyboy enjoys going to the movies alone because he can watch movies without being disturbed, so he can get into the movie and live the movie with the actors. When he sees a movie with someone it's kind of uncomfortable for him, it's like having someone read your book over your shoulder.
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Who wrote The Outsiders?
S. E. Hinton
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A rumble is...
a gang fight
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Who is the oldest Greaser (20 yrs old)? He was once a star football player but is now like a father figure to both his younger brothers.
Darry
100
What is the name of this protagonist from Encanto?
Mirabel Madrigal
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What major event occurs to Ponyboy in the beginning of Chapter 1?
In the beginning of Chapter 1, the major event that occurs is that Ponyboy gets jumped by the Socs walking home from the movies.
200
Identify 1 other book Hinton has written.
Tex
Rumble Fish
Taming the Star Runner
200
A cooler is ....
prison or jail
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Who is toughest, coldest and meanest of the Greasers? He was arrested at the age of 10 and spent time in jail in NY. He often gets drunk, rides in rodeos, jumps small kids, lies, cheats, and steals. This Greaser is the biggest trouble maker of them all.
Dally
200
Which singer does Vagt hate?
Taylor Swift
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What happens to Darry, Soda and Ponyboy's parents?
Darry, Sodapop and Ponyboy's parents were killed an automobile accident.
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Where did Hinton grow up?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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The fuzz is...
the police or cops
300
Who is the narrator in the novel that is 14 years old? He's in the high honor classes, digs books, and loves watching movies alone.
Ponyboy
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Name this duo.
Rick & Morty
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Why is Darry so hard and tough on Ponyboy?
Darry has to take on the role of a father figure to both Ponyboy and SodaPop, his brothers. Darry comes across as harsh and cruel to Ponyboy because he has high expectations for him. He knows he's intelligent and can someday make something of himself and live a better life.
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When did Hinton write The Outsiders?
She wrote while she was in high school.
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"Hacked off" means...
to get angry
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Who is the Greaser with dark skin, very thin and tall? He is known as the gang’s pet. He also comes from a troubled home life where his father is always beating him up and his mom ignores him. He is Ponyboy's best friend.
Johnny
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Free points! Lucky you!
Free points!!
500
What does this quote mean," If it hadn't been for the gang, Johnny would never have known what love and affection are" (Hinton 12).
Answers will vary.
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Free points!!
500
A heater is ...
a gun
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Who is the Greaser that is happy-go-lucky, always smiling, and looks out for his younger brother? He is also seen as a handsome fella and a high school dropout.
Sodapop
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Who is this character from Stranger Things?
Eddie Munson
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Name all 7 members of the Greasers
Ponyboy
Dally
Johnny
Two-bit
Steve Randall
Darry
Sodapop