The Outsiders Review

Why does Ponyboy hate the idea of cutting and dying his hair?

• He hates blondes
• It is part of his identity as a greaser
• He looks better with long, dark hair 
• It is supposed to cover his scar

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Why were Cherry and Marcia alone at the movies? 

• Their boyfriends were drinking and they didn't want to be around it 
• They needed some time away from their boyfriends
• They really wanted to see the movie 
• They secretly wanted to be greasers instead of socs 

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What is a heater?

• Household Appliance 
• A Strong Punch 
• Gun 
• A Violent Act 

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Who is the main character and narrator of The Outsiders? 

• Sodapop Curtis 
• Dally Winston 
• Johnny Cade 
• Ponyboy Curtis

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Who is considered the “pet” of the greasers and has a terrible home life? 

• Ponyboy Curtis
• Johnny Cade
• Two-Bit Matthews
• Dally Winston 

The slang term for "jail" is...

• heater
• ring
• cooler
• fuzz

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Which of the following does NOT happen at the drive-in movie?

• Cherry throws a Coke in Dally's face
• The greasers and socs rumble 
• Johnny stands up to Dally
• Pony and Johnny "protect" Cherry and Marcia

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Who wrote the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay"?

• S.E. Hinton 
• Paul Newman 
• Ponyboy Curtis
• Robert Frost

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Johnny says that he wants to be gallant like the southern gentlemen in "Gone with the Wind". What does gallant mean?

• loved; respected
• brave; heroic 
• fun; outgoing
• popular; interesting 

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Which member of the greaser gang is known for carrying a switchblade and shoplifting anything that isn't nailed down?

• Two-Bit Matthews
• Steve Randle
• Dally Winston 
• Darry Curtis 

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