The Outsiders - Chapter 8

What has the newspaper called Johnny?

• A thug.
• A murderer.
• A hero.
• A cripple.

True or False: Cherry informs Ponyboy that the Socs are planning to bring weapons despite the agreement not to do so.

• True
• False

Who does Johnny's mother blame for everything wrong in Johnny's life?

• Johnny
• Greasers
• Socs
• Johnny's Father

Why does the doctor finally allow Ponyboy and Two-Bit to visit Johnny?

• Johnny is dying.
• To cheer Johnny up.
• The doctor is tired of arguing.
• Ponyboy has something to give to Johnny.

Why did the nurse at first tell Ponyboy and Two Bit that they could not go in to see Johnny?

• She said that he was sleeping and needed to get his rest.
• She said that they were Greasers and did not have the manners to be in a hospital.
• She said that he was in critical condition and didn't need visitors at all.
• She said they were too nasty looking and would give him germs.

What does Ponyboy ask Two-Bit to promise?

• To take him to the rumble
• To give Ponyboy a gun
• Not to tell anyone that Ponyboy is sick
• Not to tell anyone about the going to the court

What did Ponyboy say that made him decide he liked Dally now?

• Dally saved Johnny.
• Dally was glad he didn't kill Ponyboy.
• Dally was not angry with him anymore.
• Dally really liked Ponyboy.

What happened when Johnny's mother came to the hosiptal?

• Johnny was glad to see her.
• Johnny started getting better.
• Johnny refused to see her.
• She was happy to see Johnny and started to hug him.

Who borrowed Two-Bit's switchblade?

• Darry
• Sodapop
• Dally
• Ponyboy

During this chapter while Ponyboy was talking to Johnny, he realized something important about their relationship.  He realized that...

• Johnny was like a lost little puppy who had been hit too many times.
• Johnny needed them very much.
• the Greasers and the Socs were different in many ways and that nothing was ever going to change between them.
• they (the Greasers) needed Johnny as much as Johnny needed the gang.