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100

Who is the narrator of the story?

Ponyboy Curtis

100

"Oh, Pony, I thought we'd lost you...like we did Mom and Dad..."

Darry Curtis

100

Where did Johnny kill Bob?

The park

100

What happened right after Darry slapped Ponyboy for getting home late?

Ponyboy ran away from home

100

What time period is The Outsiders is set in?

The 1960s

200

Who is the red-headed Soc who becomes a spy for the Greasers?

Cherry Valance

200

"I could fall in love with Dallas Winston. I hope I never see him again."

Cherry Valance

200

Where is Ponyboy walking home from when he gets jumped in the the first chapter?

The movie theater

200

What caused Johnny to kill Bob?

The Socs were drowning Ponyboy

200

Who is the author of The Outsiders?

S.E. Hinton

300

Which character dies after the fire at the church?

Johnny Cade

300

"You know what a Greaser is? White trash with long hair."

Bob Sheldon

300

Where does Ponyboy meet Cherry?

The drive-in theater

300

Who visits right after Ponyboy and Johnny change their appearances?

Dally 

300

Where does the novel take place? 

Tulsa, Oklahoma

400

Who is Ponyboy's Oldest brother?

Darry Curtis

400

"Sixteen years ain't long enough. I wouldn't mind it so much if there wasn't so much stuff I ain't done yet and so many things I ain't seen."

Johnny Cade

400

What town did Ponyboy and Johnny run away to?

Windrixville

400

What happens when Dally, Johnny, and Ponyboy get back to the church?

The church is on fire

400
What is one difference between the Socs and the Greasers?

West-side vs. East-side

Rich vs. Poor

500

Whose prize possession is a 10 inch switch blade?

Two-Bit

500

"Just don't forget some of us watch the same sunset."

Who is Cherry Valance

500

Where do Johnny and Ponyboy rescue children?

A church

500

What happens to Dally after Johnny dies?

Dally robbed a store and got shot by the police

500

What is one thing we can take away from this novel? (a lesson, message, theme)

Everyone is going through their own problems.

Stay true to yourself. 

Everyone wants to be understood.