Introduction to The Outsiders

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the book we are currently reading as a class?

• Freak The Mighty

• The Giver

• The Outsiders

• Dork Diaries

Multiple Choice

Who wrote the book, "The Outsiders?"

• F. Scott Fitzgerald
• S.E. Hinton
• Harper Lee
• J.D. Salinger

Multiple Choice

When was "The Outsiders" published?

• 1990

• 2013

• 1948

• 1967

Multiple Choice

What themes does S.E. Hinton explore in her writing?

• Identity

• Loyalty

• Class divides

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What genre of books did The Outsiders launch?

• Technology industry

• Romance books

• Young adult fiction

Multiple Select

What themes are highlighted in S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders regarding American youth in the 1960s?

• Economic inequality

• Teen rebellion

• racial

  inequality

• Environmental issues

Multiple Choice

What are the main characteristics of the Socs and the Greasers as described in the backstory?

• The Socs are wealthy and privileged, while the Greasers are poor and marginalized.

• The Socs are known for their kindness, while the Greasers are known for their aggression.

• The Socs and Greasers have no conflicts with each other.

• The Socs are always in favor of the Greasers.

Multiple Choice

What does rivalry mean?

• Rivalry means peace peaceful between two different groups.

• Rivalry is a term used for cooperation and teamwork.
• Rivalry refers to a friendly relationship between friends.
• Rivalry means competition or conflict between parties.

Open Ended

Why do people join gangs or cliques?

Multiple Choice

What inspired S.E. Hinton to write The Outsiders?

• Real-life events

• Personal experiences

• Frustration with literature

• All of the above

Open Ended

What is one central theme of the novel?

Open Ended

What causes divisions between groups at school or in your community, and how can they be fixed?

Multiple Choice

What do you think charismatic mean?

• Charismatic describes someone who is always serious.

• Charismatic means lacking any social skills.

• Charismatic refers to being shy and reserved.

• Charismatic means having a compelling charm or appeal.

Multiple Choice

Dally's character in "The Outsiders."

• tough, with a troubled past but loyal friend.

• Pony Boy's best friend.

• the responsible big brother.

• sweet and quiet.

Open Ended

Who is Cherry Valance?

Multiple Choice

Who are the Curtis brothers?

• Steve

  Sodapop

  Two-Bit

• Johnny

  Ponyboy

  Dally

• Ponyboy

  Soda

  Dally

• Darry

  Ponyboy

  Sodapop

Multiple Choice

Which Character is the narrator of the story?

• Johnny

• Ponyboy

• Sodapop

• Dally

Open Ended

What are you curious about for the book "The Outsiders?"