Chapter 5 - The Outsiders

Johnny leaves Ponyboy asleep to get supplies. What two surprising items does he purchase?

• baloney and bread

• matches and a book

• a copy of a famous novel and peroxide

• peroxide and matches

Which words best describe Ponyboy's emotional state after Johnny cuts and bleaches his hair?

• miserable and scared

• miserable and lonely

• angry and impatient

• angry and vindictive

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When Johnny mentions that the Southern gentlemen remind him of Dallas Winston, what does he mean?

• Dallas has a Southern accent even though he is from New York City.

• Dallas is a gentleman and treats all girls with respect.

• Dallas is willing to fight for his rights like the Southerners did in the Civil War.

• Dallas demonstrated gallant behavior when he took the blame for another person's mistake.

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In the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay," which images are used to symbolize youth and innocence?

• gold jewelry and green trees

• leaves and gold

• Spring flowers and dawn

• Spring and Fall

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The mention of Eden in the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" alludes to what well-known book?

• The Chronicles of Narnia

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

• The Name Book

• The Bible

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Why was Ponyboy reminded of Robert Frost's poem while staying at the church?

• Johnny commented that he wished the colors of sunrise could stay forever.

• Johnny asked Ponyboy to teach him a poem while they were hiding.

• Ponyboy was doing his homework for English class.

• They were worried about money and it reminded him of gold.

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What caused Ponyboy to get sick while hiding out in the church?

• It was cold and dusty.

• He got sick from eating too much baloney.

• He smoked too much.

• He was sick with worry over their situation.

Which words best describe the boy's changing moods in Chapter 5?

• frightened, then hopeful, then lazy

• frightened, then relieved, then bored

• reflective, then light-hearted, then hopeful

• frightened, then matter-of-fact, then happy

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What news did Dally bring when he arrived at the church?

• Cherry was looking for them.

• Darry was mad at Ponyboy for running away.

• The Socs and Greasers were having a war.

• Sodapop became a spy.

Why do you think Chapter 5 is important to the story?

• It builds suspense.

• It gives examples of how to pass the time when bored.

• It helps the reader understand the characters better.

• It introduces a new character to the story.

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