The Outsiders Quiz Chapter 9 - 10

Why do Ponyboy and the other greasers dress up for the fight with the Socs?

• They think if they don't dress well, then they will lose the fight.

• They do it to show the Socs they are not trash.

• They like to look their best at all times.

• It gives them a feeling of confidence to look good going into a fight.

Which boy likes to fight because he likes the action and competition?

• Darry

• Steve

• Sodapop

• Ponyboy

Why doesn't Darry want Ponyboy to fight the Socs?

• Ponyboy is a terrible fighter.

• He thinks Ponyboy lost too much weight while at the church.

• He wants Ponyboy to sit with Johnny during the fight.

• He promised his parents, before they died, he wouldn't let Ponyboy fight.

Paul Holden used to _______________________ with Darry?

• Work

• Fight

• Run track

• Play football

How did Dally convince a nurse to let him out of the hospital?

• He threatened her with a switchblade.

• He sweet talked her into letting him out of the hospital.

• He gave her money to let him out of the hospital.

• He convinced her he was well enough to leave the hospital.

How did the greasers win the fight?

• They beat up all of the Socs.

• The Socs ran away from the fight, so the greasers were declared the winners.

• They used weapons, even though it was against the rules, to defeat the Socs.

• They convinced the Socs it would be in their best interests to allow the greasers to win the fight.

What did Dally do to provoke the police into shooting him?

• He took people hostage in the grocery store he held up.

• He threatened to kill his parents.

• He pointed an unloaded gun at the police.

• He refused to obey their command to stop and allow them to search him.

What was Johnny's last words to Ponyboy?

• "Stay gold"

• "Stay in school"

• "Don't trust the Socs"

• "Don't trust Cherry"

After he woke up, Ponyboy worried he didn't ask for ___________ while he was in the hospital.

• Two-Bit

• Steve

• Soda

• Darry

The boys lose _____________ in two totally different ways, but they feel the loss with the same deep sadness.

• Their parents

• Two friends

• Their jobs

• Their dreams for their futures