The Outsiders: Chapter 1-5

Front

Why is Ponyboy upset with cutting his hair?

Back

His hair was his pride; it was part of his identity.

Front

What does Johnny bring back from his supplies run that is NOT a stack of magazines?

Back

A deck of playing cards, a copy of 'Gone with the Wind', peroxide.

Front

What are the names of the girls Ponyboy and the greasers meet at the drive-in?

Back

Sherri and Marcia.

Front

Who is the narrator of the story?

Back

Ponyboy.

Front

Who are Ponyboy's brothers?

Back

Sodapop and Darry.

Front

What is the significance of Ponyboy's hair in the story?

Back

It represents his identity and pride.

Front

What does the drive-in symbolize in the story?

Back

A place of social interaction and class differences.

Front

How does Ponyboy feel about being a Greaser?

Back

He feels conflicted about his identity and the stereotypes associated with being a Greaser.

Front

What role does family play in Ponyboy's life?

Back

Family is a source of support and conflict, especially with his brothers.

Front

What is the main conflict introduced in the first five chapters?

Back

The tension between the Greasers and the Socs.