Comprehension
Why does Ponyboy get jumped at the beginning of the novel?
He is walking home alone from the movies
Soc girl who befriends Ponyboy
Cherry
What is a major theme of the novel?
A. Wealth guarantees happiness
B. Appearances can be deceiving
C. School is important
D. Rules must always be followed
B. Appearances can be deceiving
“Stay gold, Ponyboy.”
Johnny
Why is the church fire an important turning point?
A. It shows the Socs winning
B. It reveals the Greasers’ heroism
C. It ends the story
D. It introduces new characters
B. It reveals the Greasers’ heroism
What causes Johnny to kill Bob?
Bob attacks Ponyboy
Strict older brother who sacrifices for family
Darry
What does “Stay gold” suggest?
A. Stay rich
B. Stay young and innocent
C. Stay powerful
D. Stay popular
B. Stay young and innocent
“We’re all we have left.”
Darry
How does Ponyboy change throughout the novel?
A. He becomes more violent
B. He becomes more understanding
C. He becomes more isolated
D. He becomes more selfish
B. He becomes more understanding
What is Two-Bit's real name?
Keith
Known for jokes and stealing things
Two-Bit
What lesson can be learned from the Greasers and Socs conflict?
A. Fighting solves problems
B. People are defined by their group
C. Everyone has struggles regardless of class
D. Wealth makes life easy
C. Everyone has struggles regardless of class
“I don’t want to fight anymore.”
Randy
Why is Johnny considered a hero?
A. He wins fights
B. He protects Ponyboy and saves children
C. He becomes rich
D. He defeats the Socs
B. He protects Ponyboy and saves children
What assignment does Ponyboy complete at the end?
A theme
Soc who questions fighting
Randy
Which theme is shown through Johnny’s actions?
A. Revenge is necessary
B. Courage can come from unlikely people
C. Power is everything
D. Fear controls people
B. Courage can come from unlikely people
“Things are rough all over.”
Cherry
What does the rumble symbolize?
A. Power struggle and identity
B.Peace
C. Friendship
D. School pride
Power struggle and identity
What does Ponyboy realize about Socs after talking to Randy?
They struggle too
Quiet and nervous, but brave when it matters
Johnny
What theme is shown through Ponyboy’s growth?
A. Intelligence is not important
B. People cannot change
C. Understanding others brings maturity
D. Friendship is dangerous
C. Understanding others brings maturity
“You get tough like me and you don’t get hurt.”
Dally
Why is the title The Outsiders important?
A. It refers only to Greasers
B. It has no meaning
C. It is about school
D. It shows how both groups feel like outsiders
It shows how both groups feel like outsiders