The Outsiders Characters
This character is abused a lot and frightened throughout the book.
Who is Johnny?
Where does Sodapop work?
A gas station
After the stabbing, what is the situation in the town?
It's Soc against Greasers all over town. Lots of fighting.
The main conflict in the novel
Greasers vs Socs
something that is cool, or sharp
tuff
This character is described as having "eyes that are cold like ice."
Who is Darry?
What do Cherry and Ponyboy both like?
They both like to watch sunsets
What do you think the phrase "nothing gold can stay" means?
It means that nothing precious lasts forever.
What happens to Ponyboy on his way home from the movies?
Jumped by Socs
What they call the cops in The Outsiders.
The fuzz
This character likes school, for some unfathomable reason. (It's not the narrator, btw)
Who is Two-Bit?
What dessert do the Curtis brothers like to eat for breakfast?
Chocolate cake
What weapon is associated with the greasers?
Switchblade
Why does Ponyboy decide to run away?
Darry slaps him
What is "the cooler?"
Jail
A Greaser who races horses as a jockey.
Who is Dallas Winston?
Where does Dally take Johnny and Ponyboy to eat? What is the first thing Ponyboy wants?
Dairy Queen - Pepsi
Why didn't Ponyboy want to cut his hair? What does it mean to him?
It was his pride/ all he had
In chapter 4, who comes to the park looking for Ponyboy and Johnny?
Bob and Randy/ the Socs
Name one slang word for "cigarette"
a weed or cancer stick
This character would rather have the good looks and blue eyes of actor Paul Newman.
Who is Ponyboy?
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
What two objects are associated with Socs?
What are Mustangs and Madras
What saved Ponyboy from burning in the fire?
Dally's jacket
To understand someone/something.
What is savvy?