The Greasers
This character comes from an abusive/neglectful home
Who is Johnny Cade
This character owns a blue mustang, is Cherry's boyfriend and beat up Johnny badly with his rings
Who is Bob
Where the story takes place ( time, location)
What is setting
As a result of being late for curfew....
Ponyboy runs away after being hit by Darry, runs into the Socs, almost drowns and Johnny kills Bob to save him
This is the character who has the responsibility of being a father in Ponyboy's home
Who is Darry
The Greasers identity is very important to them. This is considered a big part of their identity.
What is their hair?
This character has short , dark hair and is also at the movie theater with her best friend.
Who is Marcia
Author's message about the world/ life lesson of the story
What is theme
Why does Ponyboy believe that Dally does not love him
He yells at him a lot, is never satisfied, hits Ponyboy for being late for curfew, has to work to take care of him
Which brother in the Greasers tries to help keep the peace and help everyone get along?
Who is Sodapop?
This happened to Ponyboy's parents
What is they died in a car crash
This is what the name Socs is short for
What is the Socials
A problem or disagreement
What is conflict
These characters save children from dying in a burning church
Who is Johnny, Ponyboy and Dally
There is a conversation between Ponyboy and Two Bit in chapter 3 that goes like this: When Ponyboy says that he thinks that Darry "can't stand him", Two Bit replies, "No, Ponyboy, that ain't right...you got it wrong..." What does Two-Bit's reaction indicate?
That what Ponyboy thinks isn't true.
This character is the narrator and the main character of the story
Who is Ponyboy
This character is Bob's best friend, has short curls and wears a Madras jacket
Who is Randy
This literary device gives a better understanding of the character's behavior based on a prior event.
What is flashback?
Pick ONE of the following characters and explain their personality and what makes them different from their group:
1) Ponyboy
2) Johnny
3) Cherry
Ponyboy: Likes to read, watch movies, is smart, doesn't like violence, doesn't think it's fair that Greaser have all the 'rough breaks"
Johnny: Sensitive/ scared, doesn't like violence, Kills Bob but wants to turn self in, wants to be accepted and loved by his parents.
Cherry: Doesn't like violence, thinks some greasers are good or more than their reputation, becomes a spy, could fall in love with Dally
This is the name of Soda's horse
Who is Mickey Mouse
Describe 3 character traits of Dally:
Any of the following:
1) dangerous, NY gang fights
2) criminal ( steals alot)
3) Arrested at 10, constantly in jail
4) Only cares about Ponyboy
This character believes that money isnt what makes the Socs and Greasers different, it's that the Greasers are very passionate and the Socs do not care
Who is Cherry
This is the literary device being used in this quote: "He would kill the next person who jumped him. Nobody was ever going to beat him like that again."
What is foreshadowing
These are the four things that Dally offers Ponyboy and Johnny after the murder
What are a gun, money, a plan, and dry clothes
These are three things that Two-Bit is known for
What are his sense of humor, his switchblade, and shoplifting
This is the weapon that Johnny used to kill Bob the Soc
What is a switchblade
This character is killed by Johnny when he tries to drown Ponyboy
Who is Bob
This literary device is considered the 'turning point' of a story
What is climax
These 4 characteristics describe the appearance of a typical 'greaser'
What is:
1) Long hair
2) Leather jacket
3) blue jeans
4) Tennis shoes or boots
What is a common theme found in The Outsiders. Explain using details from the story.
One of these is acceptable:
1) Family is everything/ stick together
2) Violence is not the answer
3) Rich or poor, everyone has problems.