The Outsiders Characters
This character is abused a lot and frightened throughout the book.
Johnny.
After the stabbing, what is the situation in the town? Who is the spy?
It's Soc against Greasers all over town. Lots of fighting. Cherry Vallance
Why do Johnny and Ponyboy go into the fire?
They wanted to rescue the kids.
Does Soda love Ponyboy more than Darry? Why?
The same. Darry had sacrificed a lot for him and was mean to give Ponyboy what Darry did not have.
Who are Ponyboy's older brothers?
Sodapop and Darry
What do Cherry and Ponyboy have in common?
They both like to watch sunsets, they are kind, they try not to judge people on stereotypes
What do you think the phrase "nothing gold can stay" means?
It means that nothing precious lasts forever and you should look for the good even in the hard times.
What causes the Socs to attack the boys at the park?
Pony and Johnny were with Cherry and Marcia (the Socs' girls)
The reason that the Greasers were important to Johnny.
The gang protected him and treated him more like family than his parents.
What happened to Ponyboy's parents?
They died in a car crash.
What do Cherry and Ponyboy say is the real difference between the Socs and Greasers?
Feelings
The Socs don't feel anything and Greasers feel to violently
Who says 'things are rough all over'? What is the person referring to?
Cherry Vallance
No matter what your background or socio-economic level, things are difficult for everybody
The reason that Dally does not want Johnny to turn himself in.
He doesn't want him to become hardened in prison.
What is Cherry's last name?
What does Cherry do with the Coke that Dally bought her?
Cherry throws the Coke in Dally's face.
What was the name of Soda's Horse? What could he symbolize?
Mickey Mouse, lost dreams, innocence, a peaceful time, wealth/poverty...
In chapter 4, who comes to the park looking for Ponyboy and Johnny?
Bob and the other Socs came looking for Ponyboy and Johnny.
The spy for the Greasers
Who is Cherry?
The difference between the greasers and Tim Sheppard's gang.
Greasers were not organized they were just friends who stuck together.
Dally gives them these 3 locations to help them get away/hideout. Name one of them.
What is (1)Windrixville (2)Jay Mountain (3)Abandoned Church
On what condition where Ponyboy, Darry and Soda allowed to stay together?
They had to behave so the boys didn't steal like the other greasers.
Why did Ponyboy want to run away in Chapter 3?
He had gotten in an argument with Darry about coming home late and Darry hit him.
Bob's real problem according to Randy.
His parents never told him "no" or set limits even though Bob pushed for them.