S.E. Hinton Biography Quiz

When did Hinton write The Outsiders?

• during her sophomore year of college
• her 8th grade year of junior high
• her junior year of high school
• her freshman year of college

How old was Hinton when she began to write The Outsiders?

• 12
• 14
• 15
• 18

What was Hinton's inspiration for writing the novel, The Outsiders?

• Her friend was beat up on his walk from school.
• Her sister was a member of the socials.
• Her teacher told her that her story was great.
• Her mother made her write a story for extra credit.

What made Hinton want to become a writer?

• Her mom was a writer, and she wanted to be like her.
• She was a reader when she was young and loved writing.
• Writing was a struggle for her, and she was determined to overcome!
• The love of writing was instilled by her high school English teacher.

Why does Hinton use her initials and not her name?

• She doesn't like her first name.
• She wanted to pretend she didn't write the book.
• She wanted to be more widely accepted by girls and boys.
• Her publisher made her change her name.

What does S.E. Hinton stand for?

• Susanna Emily Hinton
• Sharon Eloise Hinton
• Susan Eloise Hinton
• Sharon Esperanza Hinton

Which of the the following novels did Hinton write?

• The Hunger Games
• Tex
• Rumble in the Woods
• The Fisherman

S.E. Hinton is a very private woman

• True
• False

How many children does S.E. Hinton have?

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3

What is the FIRST name of S.E. Hinton's husband?

• Nicolas
• Nicholas
• David
• Pony Boy