Characters
Plot
Quotes
Themes
Challenge Questions
100

Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?

Ponyboy Curtis

100

What group are Ponyboy and his friends part of?

The Greasers

100

Finish the quote: "Stay ____."

Gold

100

What theme is shown through Ponyboy and Johnny’s friendship?

Loyalty and friendship

100

What is the name of Ponyboy’s oldest brother?

Darry

200

Which character is known for his tough personality?

Dally

200

Where do Ponyboy and Johnny hide after the incident with Bob?

An abandoned church

200

Who says, “Things are rough all over”?

Cherry Valance

200

What social conflict drives the story?

Greasers vs Socs

200

What item does Johnny buy while the boys are hiding out?

A copy of Gone With the Wind

300

Who tells Ponyboy to “Stay gold”?

Johnny
300

What event is held between the Greasers and the Socs?

The rumble

300

Which poem inspires the quote “Stay gold”?

Nothing Gold Can Stay
300

What theme is shown through Johnny’s actions in the fire?

Heroism

300

Which two characters die near the end of the novel?

Johnny and Dally

400

Which character enjoys reading books and watching sunsets?

Ponyboy

400

What happens to the church while the boys are inside?

It catches fire

400

Who says, “We’re all we have left”?

Darry

400

What theme is represented by the poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay”?

Innocence does not last forever

400

Who is Randy's best friend?

Bob

500

Who is Sodapop's best friend and fellow greaser?

Steve Randle

500

Why does Ponyboy write his English assignment at the end of the novel?

To tell Johnny and the Greasers' story

500

Who says, “I lie to myself all the time”?

Ponyboy

500

What important lesson does Ponyboy learn about the Socs?

They have problems too

500

What is Ponyboy doing at the very beginning of the novel?

Walking home from the movies