Outsiders Intro Lesson

Multiple Choice

What does the slang term 'heater' mean in the context of 1960s slang?

• A) A type of car

• B) A firearm, usually a handgun or revolver

• C) A heated blanket

• D) A fast car

Multiple Choice

In which decade did the term 'heater' originate in gangster or mafia circles?

• A) 1920s

• B) 1940s

• C) 1930s

• D) 1950s

Multiple Choice

Why was the term 'heater' used to refer to a firearm?

• A) Because it was used to warm up rooms

• B) Because gun barrels would get extremely hot when repeatedly fired

• C) Because it was a brand name of a popular gun

• D) Because it was used to cook food

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase 'It ain't loaded, but it sure does help a bluff' imply about the 'heater'?

• A) It is a toy gun

• B) It is not functional but can still intimidate

• C) It is a water gun

• D) It is a broken gun

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a correct meaning of the term 'heater' in the context of 1960s slang?

• A) A firearm

• B) A handgun

• C) A revolver

• D) A knife

Multiple Choice

Why did S.E. Hinton publish The Outsiders under the name S.E. Hinton instead of her full name?

• Publishers were concerned about male critics' reception due to the book's content and themes.

• Her full name was too long for the book cover.

• She preferred her initials over her full name.

• It was a common practice for authors at the time.

Multiple Choice

What degree did S.E. Hinton earn at the University Of Tulsa?

• Bachelor of Science in Education

• Master of Fine Arts

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology

• Bachelor of Arts in English

Multiple Choice

Which of the following novels is NOT written by S.E. Hinton?

• Rumble Fish

• Catcher in the Rye

• That Was Then, This Is Now

• Tex

Multiple Choice

What inspired the novel The Outsiders?

• A novel she read as a child

• Rival gangs at Hinton's school

• The author's travels around the world

• A television documentary

Multiple Choice

How many copies does The Outsiders sell each year?

• More than 100,000 copies

• About 250,000 copies

• More than 500,000 copies

• Nearly 1 million copies

Multiple Choice

Where was S.E. Hinton born?

• New York, New York

• Los Angeles, California

• Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Chicago, Illinois

Multiple Choice

What did S.E. Hinton enjoy doing as a child?

• Dancing

• Painting

• Reading and writing

• Playing sports

Multiple Choice

When did S.E. Hinton write The Outsiders?

• In college

• In high school

• After graduation

• During her childhood

Multiple Choice

Why didn’t S.E. Hinton publish under her full name?

• She wanted to remain anonymous

• It was a common practice at the time

• Publishers were concerned early male critics may dismiss a book written by a woman

• She didn't like her full name

Multiple Choice

Where did S.E. Hinton meet her husband?

• At a friend's party

• At the University of Tulsa

• At a book signing

• At a writing workshop

Multiple Choice

Name one other book S.E. Hinton wrote besides The Outsiders.

• To Kill a Mockingbird

• 1984

• Tex

• The Great Gatsby

Multiple Choice

What inspired The Outsiders?

• A family story

• A historical event

• A dream she had

• Rival gangs at Hinton’s school

Multiple Choice

What does the slang term 'fuzz' mean?

• A teacher

• A parent

• A friend

• The police

Multiple Choice

What does the slang term 'broad' mean?

• A woman

• A car

• A book

• A house

Multiple Choice

What does the slang term 'heater' mean?

• A car

• A gun

• A jacket

• A radio

Multiple Choice

What does the slang term 'hacked off' mean?

• Angry

• Excited

• Happy

• Confused

Multiple Choice

What does the slang term 'the cooler' mean?

• A club

• A hospital

• A jail

• A school

Multiple Choice

What does the slang term 'JD' mean?

• A doctor

• A judge

• A teacher

• A juvenile delinquent

Multiple Choice

What does the slang term 'rumble' mean?

• A gang fight

• A race

• A party

• A dance

Multiple Choice

What does the slang term 'pickled' mean?

• Tired

• Drunk

• Hungry

• Happy