The Outsiders - Chapters 1-3

Front

How does Ponyboy know the other characters?

Back

He has seen them around at school.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Who is the narrator of the novel "The Outsiders"?

Back

Ponyboy Curtis is the narrator.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What realization does Ponyboy have about Cherry and sunsets?

Back

They were watching the same sunset and maybe they're not so different after all.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What traumatic event happened to Johnny?

Back

Johnny was jumped and brutally beaten by the Socs.

Front

Why do greasers have animosity towards the Socs?

Back

Greasers hate the Socs because they jump greasers, wreck houses, and cause trouble without facing consequences.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the sunset in the story?

Back

The sunset symbolizes common ground and shared experiences between different social groups.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Describe the relationship between Ponyboy and his brothers.

Back

Ponyboy has a close but complicated relationship with his brothers, Darry and Sodapop, who care for him after their parents' death.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the term 'Greasers' refer to?

Back

Greasers are a group of lower-class teenagers known for their long hair and rebellious attitude.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does the term 'Socs' refer to?

Back

Socs are the wealthy, privileged teenagers who often clash with the Greasers.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does Ponyboy feel about his identity as a Greaser?

Back

Ponyboy struggles with his identity and the stereotypes associated with being a Greaser.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3