The Outsiders
how old is Darry?
20
What kind of car does Cherry drive?
A Corvette
Who is Randy?
A Soc who refuses to fight in the rumble
With what does Ponyboy threaten the Socs who approach him outside of the convenience STORE
A broken pop bottle
Why does Sodapop's girlfriend Sandy move to Florida?
Because she is pregnant
Which character dies first?
Bob
Why do Ponyboy and Johnny turn to Dally for help?
Dally has experience with this kind of thing - he would have a gun and a plan; Darry would be very upset; the boys just want to get away and Dally seems like their best hope for help; Pony says Dally can do anything
What were the reasons that the various boys gave for fighting?
Darry - pride ◦ Steve - hatred ◦ Soda - fun to fight ◦ Two-Bit - conformity (fitting in)
Why did Ponyboy have a hard time with his oldest brother?
Darry was very protective and acted like a parent because their parents are dead; because he is young, Darry makes mistakes, like yelling at and hitting Pony
Why does Pony tell this story? What does the title refer to?
For all outsiders - people who feel left out or alienated
How do the Greasers learn more about the Socs?
From Cherry
What book do Johnny and Ponyboy read in the church?
GONE WITH THE WIND
What did Johnny want the boys to get for him in the hospital?
Grease for his hair and a copy of Gone with the Wind
Where do the Socs and Greasers hang out?
Greasers hang out at Dingo and Jay's; Socs hang out at Way Out and Rusty's
Why did Pony not care that Randy was seeing his house in a messy condition?
He accepted Randy as a buddy and didn't mind him seeing the house
What happens to our narrator
He collapses; he is sick; he is hospitalized, which he forgets; he sleeps for days without waking up and remembering
Why is Soda upset?
He gets bad news from Sandy; he fights with his brothers; he feels the need to stick together
How does Ponyboy get a concussion?
He is kicked in the head during the rumble.
What did Pony learn about Darry?
He learned that Darry was trying to make something of himself and Darry loved him and missed him
How close to the truth was Johnny when he said he didn't want to see his mother?
He rejects his mom the way she's rejected him - maybe he wished that she insisted on seeing him to prove she loves him
Why do you think Pony's life was still troubled after the court hearing?
He shows that he is still troubled when the Soc boys confront him and he breaks the bottle... but then he cleans up the glass
Why did Dally take Pony to see Johnny after the rumble?
He wanted Johnny not to get hard like he was
Why does Dally rob the store?
He wants to die; his gun isn't loaded, and he draws the police to him and positions himself in a pool of light before drawing the unload gun out of his pocket
Why did the Socs beat up Ponyboy
He was alone and a Greaser, their idea of fun
Why do you think Darry hit Ponyboy
He was very late getting home and Darry was very worried and upset
What is Two-Bit's most PRIZED possession?
His black-handled switchblade
How did the Curtis brothers' parents die?
In a car accident
Who is the father of Sandy's baby?
It is not revealed.
What did Johnny mean when he told Pony to "stay gold"?
It means to stay sensitive and kind; make something of himself (good, pure, new, fresh)
Does the length of hair mean much to the boys?
It shows identity and membership in their group
Who bleaches Ponyboy's hair?
Johnny
Who is the second-youngest member of the greasers?
Johnny
What message did Johnny leave in the book?
Johnny says he doesn't mind dying now; it was worth it to save the children ◦ Pony should "stay gold" and not become jaded; Pony still has time to make something of his life and there is still good in the world
Identify the type of conflict in the 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
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
Who is Randy's girlfriend?
Marcia
Do you think hiding out was the best thing for Johnny and Pony to do? Why or why not?
Maybe if they hadn't left, the Socs wouldn't have declared war; there will be a big rumble as a result
What is the name of Sodapop's horse?
Mickey Mouse
here did Dally live right before moving to Ponyboy's town?
New York
What kind of rules do gang members follow in fights?
No weapons, just fists; even numbers of both sides - fair
What did Randy say kids want from their parents?
Parents should say no - it shows they care; they should set limits to keep kids safe; they should give kids something to stand on like values and rules
What is Ponyboy's real name?
Ponyboy
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
Ponyboy
What genre of book is it?
Realistic fiction
How did Johnny feel about dying?
Scared, used to think about suicide, but now feels like he has too much to do yet...
Why do you think Cherry chose to associate with - and later help - Johnny and Pony? Is she a spy?
She hated the fighting and wanted it to stop; yes, she is a spy
How could Cherry be a problem for Dally?
She is a Soc and he is a Greaser; Greasers don't date "nice" girls
What two groups of teenagers does Ponyboy describe? Compare the two groups.
Socs and Greasers ◦ Socs - rich, live on the West side, "jet set," have beer blasts, dress preppy, jump Greasers for fun, wreak houses, sophisticated, hide their emotions ◦ Greasers - poor, live on the East side, steal for fun, look like hoods, grease their long hair, wear jeans and T-shirts, leather jackets, feel their emotions violently
Which of the following statements is not a conflict in the novel, The Outsiders?
Socs v Greasers Ponyboy v Darry Greasers v Society Ponyboy v Johnny anws: Ponyboy v Johnny
Which character has movie-star good looks?
Sodapop
What does Ponyboy say is visible on both the East Side and the West Side?
Sunsets
Why was the court hearing important? What were the possible decisions of the court?
The boys could be separated if Darry can't support/supervise them; Pony is acquitted and the case closed
Why did Cherry and Marcia leave their dates?
The boys were drinking and Cherry and Marcia disapproved
What additional problem did the brothers face after Pony's return?
The courts could separate them and put them in special custody
Why are Cherry and Marcia alone at the drive-in?
The girls walked away from their boyfriends when they found out their boyfriends had booze.
Why were these things important?
The grease confirms his identity in the group; the book connects to his feelings about loyalty and gallantry
Who kills Dally
The police
What is the main reason that the Soc's and the Greasers fight all the time
They come from different social classes.
Why do you think Ponyboy and Cherry become good friends?
They have a lot in common and both enjoy sunsets
Why could they be considered heroes?
They risked their lives to save the children
Randy and Pony are examples of a dynamic characters.
True
The Outsiders" is considered a "coming of age" novel.
True
How were the boys injured?
Trying to save the children in the fire
In which town is the abandoned church where Ponyboy and Johnny hide out located?
Windrixville
whats the point of view
first person
Ponyboy realizes that Darry really loves him when...
he sees Darry crying at the hospital
When did Ponyboy's recurring nightmares BEGIN
the night of his parents' funeral
How does Darry know Paul Holden, his first opponent at the rumble?
they played football together in high school.
In which sport does Ponyboy PARTICIPATE
track
Why do you think Pony said he killed Bob and that Johnny wasn't dead?
◦ He is in denial - he thought it wouldn't hurt as much if he pretended (p. 177)
What did Johnny admire about Dally?
◦ He shows gallantry and loyalty; he took the rap for something Two-Bit did, for example
Why do you think Johnny decide they should turn themselves in?
◦ He thought he would get off easy - he had no record, it was self defense, and he didn't want to stay at the church anymore; he wanted to end the violence
Why did Randy come to visit Pony when he was ill?
◦ He was concerned about the hearing in court; he wanted to tell Pony that he was an eyewitness and saw the incident at the park and that Pony wasn't to blame
Who (Greasers or Socs) do you think was wrong in the situation in this chapter (the tragic incident at the park)? Why?
◦ Socs were out of their territory and had been drinking and were very violent in how they treated Pony; Johnny was defending his friend, who was drowning; review what our eyewitness (Randy) says about the incident in Ch. 11
Why did the boys cut their hair
◦ To disguise themselves
Which Greaser steals for fun
◦ Two Bit steals for fun; Dally steals to break the rules
