Characters
Who is the main character's oldest brother?
Darry
What time period does The Outsiders take place in?
The 1960s
What happened to Ponyboy's parents?
They passed away in a car accident
Why is there tension between the Greasers and the Socs?
There is a difference in social class between the two gangs
Is this book based on a true story?
No, but it is based off of the author's hometown
Is Cherry Valance a Soc or a Greaser?
Cherry is a Soc
Where does this book take place?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
What do the Socs try to do to Ponyboy and Johnny in Chapter 1 before being rescued by the rest of the Greasers?
The Socs try to drown Ponyboy in a fountain
What question does Ponyboy wrestle with after talking with Cherry and Marcia?
Ponyboy wrestles with the question of why do Greasers and Socs have to be at odds with each other? Are they actually more alike than he thought after all?
What year was this book published?
1967
What is Johnny's relationship to Ponyboy?
Johnny is Ponyboy's best friend
Name two major events going on in the world during the 1960s.
- The Vietnam War
- JFK assassination
- The Civil Rights Movement
- The Hippie Movement
(Several answers could be correct)
Where do Ponyboy, Two-Bit, and Johnny hang out with Cherry and Marcia?
The Drive-In Movie Theater
What stereotypes do the Socs have about the Greasers?
- Violent
- Uneducated
- Reckless
- Poor
- Troublemakers
- Orphans
How much money did The Outsiders movie make at the box office when it came out?
$33.7 million
Why is Darry so serious and mature for his age?
Darry is more mature and serious because he lost his parents and feels he needs to be a parent for his younger brothers