Different Versions of the
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How many adaptations of the book are there?
Movie, Broadway show, Play
This actor also played in the movie The Karate Kid.
Ralph Macchio (Johnny)
The book took place in Tulsa Oklahoma. Fans can visit the The Outsiders museum in this state.
Oklahoma
What chapter does Pony get jumped by the Socs?
Chapter 1
Which country is famous for inventing pizza?
Italy
Which version of the book doesn't show Dally's final scene?
The Play
This actor played a role as a hockey coach in the Disney film - Mighty Ducks.
Emilio Estevez
The 2024 broadway musical of the book, won this many Tony Awards.
Four- including best musical
Which of the greaser gang members is known for shoplifting?
Two-Bit
Which Disney princess has a pet tiger?
Jasmine
In the film version we watched in class, there were 3 scenes omitted. What were they?
The court hearing, Soda feeling in the middle, and Pony's teacher helping him with his grade.
Name an actor in the scene before the rumble that does a backflip off a car?
Tom Cruise and Patrick Swayze both do gymnastics flips during the scene.
Many actors received their debut role in the movie and then went on win many awards and star in many movies. One of which is the actor Tom Cruise. Name 4 films in his career not including The Outsiders.
Answers will vary.
What book do Pony and Johnny read to pass time at the church?
Gone with the Wind
True or False: In the broadway musical The Outsiders, there is a song called "Friday at the Drive-in".
True
Name 3 scenes that appeared the same in the book and film.
Answers will vary.
One of the actors needed emergency dental work during the rumble scene. Guess who?
Tom Cruise- Steve
This actress one the young artist award in 1983 for her role as Cherry.
Diane Lane
What is the name of the actor Ponyboy wishes he looked like?
Paul Newman
The movie poster for the film was a candid shot. What does the word candid mean?
Not a posed shot
Actor Val Kilmer turned down the role for Ponyboy. True or False.
True
Name 5 of the actors who played one of the Greasers in the film.
C. Thomas Howell
Matt Dillon
Tom Cruise
Emilio Estevez
Ralph Macchio
Rob Lowe
Patrick Swayze
S.E. Hinton makes a cameo in the fim. What is a cameo and what was the role?
Cameo = a brief guest appearance
The nurse in the hospital scene.
Name a theme related social groups/ stereotyping that relates to the book.
Answers will vary.
Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea.