In Class Readings
Plot Events from The Outsiders
Questions about Theme in The Outsiders
Characters from the Outsiders
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100
Identify the theme from the following quote from “The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse,” “Most important of all, though, we were famous for our honesty.”
What is being honest is what makes you famous.
100
What did Johnny leave for Ponyboy?
A copy of "Gone With the Wind" with a note.
100
Which theme from "The Outsiders" is illustrated by the following example? Pony can better cope with Bob's death once he sees the cocky, scared boy behind Bob's Soc image.
Maturing means becoming sensitive to others as individuals.
100
Who is the main character from The Outsiders?
Who is Ponyboy
100
What is the setting of "The Outsiders"?
Oklahoma during the 1960's
200
Identify the theme in “Block Party.”
What is family and friends can make a neighborhood safe and fun for a young child.
200
Why is Soda upset after returning home from work?
His letter to Sandy is returned unopened.
200
Which theme from "The Outsiders" is illustrated by the following example? Pony protests that the Socs have all the advantages.
Life isn't fair
200
Who are the members of Ponyboy's gang?
Darry, Soda, Pony, Two-Bit, Johnny, Dally and Steve
200
What was the name of Soda's horse?
Mickey Mouse
300
What is the narrator's name in "The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse" and was he/she a main character or a minor one?
Who is Aram, a main character.
300
Why was Pony late coming home from the nightly double?
He and Johnny fell asleep looking at the stars
300
Which theme from "The Outsiders" is illustrated by the following example? Cherry dislikes herself for raving about a beer blast when she doesn't really enjoy it.
Trying to conform to the customs and rules of a group can create problems for an individual.
300
What are Ponyboy's brothers names?
Sodapop and Darry
300
Identify the type of conflict in the following passage: "One morning I woke up earlier than usual. Johnny and I slept huddled together for warmth - Dally had been right when he said it would get cold where we were going."
Man vs Nature
400
What caused Ponyboy to "run away"?
Darry hit him.
400
Which theme from "The Outsiders" is illustrated by the following example? Pony breaks a bottle and threatens the Socs.
Adapting to life may mean sacrificing your humanity and getting tough.
400
Which character does not fit the greaser stereotype?
Pony
400
Identify the type of conflict in the the following passage: "Oh, no!" My hand flew to my hair. "No, Johnny, not my hair!" It was my pride. It was long and silky, just like Soda's, only a little redder."
Man vs Self
500
3. What does the following passage from “Wait Till Next Year,” reveal about theme.? “Even though the Series had just begun, the voice of doubt now entered into confrontation with the voice of hope. ‘They’ve lost the first game,’ said doubt. ‘It looks bad. They’re going to lose the Series again, just as they always have.’ ‘It’s only one game,’ countered hope, ‘and it was in Yankee Stadium. It was a close game, they played well. Tomorrow is another day.’”
There is sometimes a struggle between hope and doubt
500
What is the resolution of the novel?
When Ponyboy writes his "theme" (essay) for school
500
What does Cherry mean when she says "things are rough all over"?
Despite appearances, everyone has problems
500
Who does Ponyboy have a crush on?
Cherry
500
Who says stay gold Ponyboy?
Johnny