The Outsiders - Chapter 3

Front

What term does Cherry use to refer to the Socs?

Back

Rats

Front

Why does Cherry choose to leave with the Socs instead of staying with Ponyboy and the Greasers?

Back

She doesn't want a fight to start.

Front

Who expresses anger when Ponyboy returns home late from the drive-in?

Back

Darry

Front

What type of car do Cherry and Marcia's boyfriends drive?

Back

Mustang

Front

What does Cherry tell Ponyboy he is the type of person who does?

Back

Watches sunsets.

Front

What is the significance of Cherry's statement about watching sunsets?

Back

It highlights the shared humanity between the Greasers and the Socs.

Front

How does Ponyboy feel about the Socs at the beginning of the story?

Back

He feels resentment and anger towards them.

Front

What does the Mustang symbolize in the context of the story?

Back

It symbolizes wealth and the divide between the Socs and the Greasers.

Front

What role does Darry play in Ponyboy's life?

Back

Darry acts as a guardian and authority figure for Ponyboy.

Front

What does Cherry's character represent in the story?

Back

Cherry represents the complexity of social divisions and the possibility of understanding between groups.