The Outsiders, chapters 6-10

We learn in chapter 6 that Cherry is a spy for the Greasers. Why is she helping them?

• She has decided that she is in love with Dallas and will do anything to keep him safe.

• She feels partly responsible for what happened to Johnny and Pony because she left the movie with them, which angered Bob.

• She is angry with all the Socs and wants to see them lose the rumble.

• Her parents told her that helping the Greasers is the right thing to do.

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In chapter 6, Johnny decides to turn himself in to the police. Why does that decision worry Dallas?

• Johnny believes that he is guilty and should be punished for what he did.

• Dallas knows that no one will speak up for Johnny and that he will be found guilty.

• Dallas is worried that Johnny will be attacked by the Socs if he returns home.

• Dallas knows that jail changes a person and he doesn't want Johnny to end up hardened like him.

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In chapter 6, why did Dallas hit Ponyboy over the back as he pulled Ponyboy out of the church?

• Dallas was trying to knock Ponyboy out to keep him from going back into the church.

• Dallas was angry at Ponyboy for running into the fire.

• Ponyboy's jacket was on fire, and Dallas was trying to put it out.

• Dallas hit him on the back as a way of saying "good job!"

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On page 98, what does Ponyboy realize about his relationship with Darry?

• Ponyboy realizes that Darry really cares about him and that's why Darry seems to be so strict with him.

• Ponyboy realizes that he and Darry will never get along, and Ponyboy should stop trying to understand his brother.

• Darry has too much to worry about, and Ponyboy should probably go live in a foster home to make Darry's life easier.

• Ponyboy is tired of disappointing Darry, and just wants to be left alone.

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Read these lines: "Then I discovered I was supposed to appear at juvenile court for running away, and Johnny was too, if he recovered. (not if, I thought again. Why do they keep saying if?) "

These lines help the reader understand that--

• both Pony and Johnny will likely be sent to a foster home.

• Ponyboy is not aware of how serious Johnny's condition is.

• Johnny will not likely survive from his injuries.

• Ponyboy thinks the reporters received false information from the hospital.

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What unusual food did the Curtis brothers like to eat with breakfast?

• pickles

• ice cream

• chocolate cake

• mashed potatoes

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What does Pony learn about Bob when he speaks to Randy in chapter 7 (pg. 114-117)?

• Bob's parents didn't give him much and he had to work for everything he had.

• Bob was usually a good guy and never got in trouble.

• Bob wasn't a good friend to Randy.

• Bob wanted his parents to set more boundaries for him and tell him 'No' sometimes.

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In chapter 8, what book did Johnny want Pony to finish reading to him?

• Call of the Wild

• Gone With the Wind

• Where the Red Fern Grows

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

In chapter 8, why does Cherry say she can't visit Johnny in the hospital?

• Even though she knows it was self-defense, she can't look at the person who killed her boyfriend.

• She is very angry with Johnny, and thinks she will yell at him if she sees him.

• Her parents forbid her to visit Johnny because he is a Greaser.

• She has too much homework to do.

In chapter 9, what are Johnny's last words to Ponyboy?

• It's going to be OK.

• Tell the gang I love them.

• Stay gold.

• Never forget me.

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