"The Outsiders" Chapter 1 Quiz

Which of the following explains why the narrator, Ponyboy, is all by himself at the beginning of the novel?

• Nobody really cares to spend time with Ponyboy because he is too young.

• Ponyboy likes to watch movies and be undisturbed in doing so.

• Ponyboy wandered away from his gang and got lost.

• Ponyboy clearly has no interest in spending time with anyone else.

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How does Ponyboy feel about his brother Sodapop?

• Ponyboy hates being bossed around by Sodapop.

• Ponyboy pities Sodapop because he is not as smart as the rest of the gang.

• Ponyboy loves Sodapop more than he's ever loved anyone else.

• Ponyboy's feeling toward Sodapop is indifferent.

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Why does Ponyboy say that Greasers can't really walk alone too often?

• Greasers tend to get lost far too easily.

• Greasers might get arrested by the police.

• Greasers often become lonely and upset.

• Greasers often get jumped by the Socs.

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"Socs" is an abbreviation used by the Greasers to identify...

• the Sockets.

• the South Side Gang.

• the Societies.

• the Socials.

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Which of the following is not considered a regular behavior for the Socs?

• The Socs wreck houses.

• The Socs throw beer blasts.

• The Socs jump Greasers.

• The Socs hold up gas stations.

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Which of the following is not something that a Greaser typically wears?

• Madras shirt.

• Blue jeans.

• Leather jacket.

• Tennis shoes.

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What is Ponyboy's perspective on the Greasers and the Socs?

• Greasers are better than Socs.

• Socs are better than Greasers.

• Neither group is better than the other.

• Both groups are a disgrace to society.

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How does Ponyboy describe the neighborhood where he grew up?

• His neighborhood is full of degenerates.

• His neighborhood is very wealthy.

• His neighborhood is perfect.

• His neighborhood is tigh-knit.

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What does the reader learn about Ponyboy at school?

• At school, Ponyboy makes good grades.

• At school, Ponyboy bakes good cakes.

• At school, Ponyboy wears cool shades.

• At school, Ponyboyo cheats on tests.

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When Ponyboy is confronted by the Socs, the Socs threaten to...

• Cut Ponyboy's face.

• Cut Ponyboy's hair.

• Slash Ponyboy's tires.

• Rip Ponyboy's jacket.

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