The Outsiders Unit Test

Front

What does 'reluctantly' mean?

Back

Hesitantly, resistantly, or unwillingly.

Front

What is the definition of 'conformity'?

Back

Acting according to social standards.

Front

What is the major conflict in 'The Outsiders'?

Back

The greasers and the Socs don’t get along.

Front

Who said, 'I was…crazy for wantin’ Johnny to stay outa trouble…'?

Back

Dallas Winston.

Front

What decade is the setting of 'The Outsiders'?

Back

1960s.

Front

Define 'defiance'.

Back

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

Front

What does 'unfathomable' mean?

Back

Incapable of being fully explored or understood.

Front

What is the significance of the character Johnny in 'The Outsiders'?

Back

He represents vulnerability and the impact of violence.

Front

What does 'contemptuously' mean?

Back

In a scornful way that shows disdain.

Front

What is the role of the Socs in the novel?

Back

They represent the wealthy social class in conflict with the greasers.