The Outsiders Characters
This character is abused a lot and frightened throughout the book.
Johnny.
Who is the narrator in the story? Describe him
Pony Boy Curtis
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 Valence
Why do Johnny and Ponyboy go into the fire?
They wanted to rescue the kids.
color, especially a tint or shade
hue
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.
What causes the Socs to attack the boys at the park?
Pony and Johnny were with Cherry and Marcia (the Socs' girls)
The fuzz
The police
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/emotions
The Socs don't feel anything and Greasers feel too violently
Who says 'things are rough all over'? What is the person referring to?
Cherry Valance
No matter what your background or socio-economic level, things are difficult for everybody
What is the major conflict in this story?
Soc Vs. Greaser
A heater
A gun
What is Cherry's last name?
Valence
Which two characters die in the book?
Johnny and Dally
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 cooler
Jail
Thinks Ponyboy is a tagalong
Steve Randle
How does Dally die?
Shot by police
Why didn't Ponyboy want to cut and color his hair?
His hair was like a symbol. It made Ponyboy look tough like a greaser should look.
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.
Eden
Heaven-like garden from the Bible