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What does The Outsiders take place?
Oklahoma
What happens to Ponyboy after he speaks with Cherry and Randy?
He learns the Socs also have struggles and are not that different than greasers.
What symbol do both Ponyboy and Cherry connect with?
The sunset. They both said they like to watch sunsets.
Dally gives them supplies such as gun, money, and tells them where to go.
Why is Darry so hard on Ponyboy?
He is responsible for keeping Ponyboy safe and is his primary caregiver.
How do the greasers identify themselves?
Their long and greased back hair
How is Johnny hurt in the fire?
He has third degree burns and becomes paralyzed from a large piece of timber falling on him.
How is Ponyboy affected by Johnny and Dally's death?
He becomes depressed, forgets his school work and is walking into things.
How does Johnny show he cares for Ponyboy?
He stabs a Soc who was drowning Ponyboy.
What is one similarity between all the greasers that explains why they are always together?
They all have difficult home lives with their real families.
What are Johnny's last words to Ponyboy?
"Stay Gold"
What lesson does Johnny try to teach Ponyboy in his letter?
You need to remember there is good in the world and to stay true to who you are.
Why do Ponyboy and Darry stop fighting?
Sodapop makes them promise to stop fighting because he can't stand it anymore.
How is Dally different from the other greasers?
He has been to jail and he is the only one who has lived somewhere else.
From the start of chapter 1, what do we learn about Ponyboy?
He likes to be alone and he is different from the other greasers.
What is Johnny's role in the greasers?
His is the "pet" and the one they all take care of.
Why does Johnny get upset when he is in the hospital?
His Mother tries to come visit him.
What is one theme from the book?
Everyone has struggles no matter what their financial status is.
What is the main conflict in the book?
Character vs....
Character vs Society.
How does Ponyboy had a lot to lose during the court trial?
He could be sent to a foster home.
What is the climax (the turning point) of the book?
When Ponyboy and Johnny save the kids from the burning church.
How does Dally react to Johnny's death?
He robs a store and then gets the Police to shot him.
How does the book come full circle at the end?
The first line of the book is the last line because they book is revealed to be Ponyboy's assignment.
Who wins the rumble and how do you know?
The greasers win the rumble and it is because the socs were the first to run away.