The Outsiders- chapter 5

The Outsiders- chapter 5

KG - University

15 Qs

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The Outsiders- chapter 5

The Outsiders- chapter 5

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English

KG - University

Practice Problem

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CCSS
RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RF.3.3B

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This quiz focuses on Chapter 5 of S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders," covering critical plot developments and character interactions during Johnny and Ponyboy's time hiding in the abandoned church. The content is appropriate for middle school students, typically grades 6-8, as it requires comprehension of narrative details, character motivations, and symbolic elements like Robert Frost's poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay." Students need strong reading comprehension skills to track multiple plot threads, understand character relationships within the Greasers and Socs social structure, and recognize how the author uses literary devices to advance the story. The questions assess students' ability to recall specific details about the characters' disguises, daily activities, and emotional states, while also testing their understanding of the novel's unique vocabulary and the significance of key events like Dally's visit and the news about the upcoming rumble. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying middle school English literature. The assessment serves as an excellent tool for checking comprehension after students complete Chapter 5, ensuring they grasp both surface-level plot points and deeper elements like the symbolic meaning of the sunrise scene and Frost's poetry. Teachers can use this quiz as a quick formative assessment to gauge student understanding before moving to the next chapter, assign it as homework to reinforce reading accountability, or incorporate it into review sessions before unit tests. The mix of multiple-choice and true/false questions makes it versatile for both individual assessment and class discussion starters. This type of chapter-specific quiz aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1 and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3, as it requires students to cite textual evidence and analyze character development and plot progression throughout the novel.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Johnny write a note to Ponyboy?

in the dust on the floor 
he found paper and a pen in the church 
he borrowed paper from someone on the train 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Greasers most proud of?

their cars 
their tough attitudes 
their hair 
their intelligence 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Johnny and Ponyboy disguise themselves?

change their clothes 
cut their hair and dye Ponyboy's blond 
wear wigs 
grow facial hair 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do Johnny and Ponyboy start crying?

they are both sad and lonely
Ponyboy misses his parents
they feel bad about running away 
they lost the gun from Dally 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Johnny and Ponyboy pass the time?

reading magazines 
reading Gone With the Wind and playing poker 
finding a house to walk to 
singing songs to each other 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who comes to visit Johnny and Ponyboy?

Sodapop 
Darry 
Two Bit 
Dally 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do the police think Johnny and Ponyboy are?

California 
Texas 
Tennessee 
New Mexico 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

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