The Outsiders Chapter 1-3

Who are the Socs?

• East side poor kids

• West side rich kids

• A gang that runs the local high school

• The jocks

How did Ponyboy's parents die?

• a car crash

• They were murdered by Socs.

• a plane crash

• They were victims of police brutality.

Who are the Greasers

• East Side poor kids

• the cops

• Car mechanics

• West Side rich kids

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. 

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

Darry and Ponyboy never fight because they have a strong brotherly bond. True or false. 

• True
• False

The narrator explains that "tuff" means______.

• Rough

• Wimpy

• Cool

• A bad break

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.

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.