The Outsiders Chapters 1-3

Front

What happens to Ponyboy on the way home from the movies?

Back

Socs follow him and threaten him.

Front

What is the name of the narrator?

Back

Ponyboy.

Front

What are some of the problems that Johnny faces in his life?

Back

His father beats him, his mother ignores him, and he was badly beaten by the Socs.

Front

Why does Ponyboy feel ashamed about Sodapop?

Back

Because Sodapop dropped out of high school.

Front

Why is Johnny more jumpy than usual in chapters 1-3?

Back

Because the Socs almost beat him to death.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'Greasers'?

Back

Greasers are a group of lower-class teenagers who often have conflicts with the Socs.

Front

Who are the Socs?

Back

Socs are the wealthier, privileged group of teenagers in the story.

Front

What does Ponyboy think about his brothers?

Back

Ponyboy has mixed feelings about his brothers, feeling both love and resentment.

Front

How does the setting influence the characters in 'The Outsiders'?

Back

The setting of a divided society affects the characters' identities and conflicts.

Front

What role does family play in the lives of the characters?

Back

Family dynamics significantly impact the characters' behaviors and choices.