Outsiders Chapters 1-3

How does Pony differentiate himself from his two brothers?

• His hair is longer

• He has a bigger appetite

• He spends a lot of time grooming his hair like Paul Newman

• He spends a lot of time with books and movies.

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What is the point that Cherry tries to make about the Socs?

• Bob is actually a really nice guy.
• Things are tough for everyone, regardless of who you are. 
• The Socs are all stuck up and mischievous 
• She is in love with Dally. 

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All of the following are problems that Johnny has in his life EXCEPT...

• His father beats him

• His mother ignores him

• He was badly beaten by the Socs

• He spent time in jail for stealing

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Why does the narrator get ashamed about Sodapop?

• Because he doesn't like to admit that they are brothers.

• Because Sodapop is a Soc,

• Because Sodapop works at a gas station.

• Because Sodapop dropped out of high school.

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Who is the youngest of the Greaser "gang?"

• Johnny Cade (Johnnycakes)

• Steve Randle (Randy)

• Two-Bit Matthews

• Ponyboy

How does the narrator know Cherry Valence?

• He used to watch her barrel race.

• Her brother Darry used to date her.

• She's a cheerleader at their high school.

• They dissected a worm together in biology.

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What reason does Cherry give for getting in the car with Bob?

• She's embarrassed to be seen with the Greasers.

• She can't stand the Greasers.

• He's her boyfriend, and she has to be loyal to him.

• She can't stand fights.

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Which TWO details foreshadow who likely jumped Johnny Cade? (Remember- Choose 2 answers!)

• The person that beat him was wearing rings.

• There were five Socs.

• The leader carried a handkerchief.

• They were driving a blue Mustang.

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Darry gets on Ponyboy's case mostly because he says that Ponyboy doesn't do this?

• Clean up after himself.

• Use his head.

• Do well enough in school.

• Fight well enough.

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What does Darry do to Ponyboy at the end of Chapter 3?

• He grounds him to his room for three days.

• He forbids him from seeing Cherry Valence again.

• He slaps him into the door.

• He kicks him out of the house.

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