The Outsiders - Chapter 1

Who is narrating this novel?

• Sodapop

• Ponyboy

• Darry

• Johnny Cade

When the novel begins, what is Ponyboy doing?

• Writing in his journal

• Hanging out with Johnny Cade

• Riding a roller coaster at the fair

• Walking home alone from the movie

Who are Ponyboy's brothers?

• Darry and Sodapop

• Dallas and Johnny

• Two-Bit and Sodapop

• Dallas and Steve Randle

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Why does Ponyboy live with his brothers?

• He hated his parents.

• His older brother had more money than his parents.

• His parents were killed in a car wreck.

• Nobody else wanted him.

What happens to Ponyboy on his walk home from the movie?

• He finds Johnny beaten up in the vacant lot.

• He gets lost and has to call home for a ride.

• He stops at the gas station for a snack.

• He gets jumped by the Socs.

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What are the Socs trying to do to Ponyboy?

• Cut his hair.

• Bleach his hair.

• Steal his money.

• Steal his leather jacket.

What does Ponyboy do throughout Chapter 1?

• Complains that Soda hates him.

• Wonders about what he'll do when he graduates.

• Gives detailed descriptions about his friends.

• Writes poetry.

Why does everybody consider Dally to be so "tuff?"

• He has a bunch of tattoos.

• He was involved in gangs in New York and has been to jail.

• He has really big muscles.

• He is a boxer.

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How does Ponyboy feel about Darry?

• He thinks Darry is wonderful and kind.

• He thinks Darry is cold and hard, and Pony doesn't like him much.

• He thinks Darry is lazy and childish.

• He wishes Darry would quit being mean to Soda.

What words, phrases, objects, or situations are mentioned again and again in the chapter? Choose one or two and write why you think they matter. Use complete sentences.

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