Outsiders Comprehensive

"Darry's eyes have a determined set to them, and he looks older than twenty - tough, cool, and smart."

In which sentence does the word determined mean the same thing as the in the sentence above?

• We like to watch wrestling on television even though we know the outcome is determined ahead of time.

• The investigator determined that the crime had been committed between midnight and 2 AM.

• We sat down with the advisor and determined a strategy for improving my grades.

• Celine’s chin was set in a determined, firm line that contrasted with her soft, gentle voice.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“It ain’t far!” I cried passionately. “It ain’t fair that we have all the rough breaks!” Passionately means -

• Cautiously

• Quietly

• With strong feeling

• With gentle firmness

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

My teeth chattered unceasingly and I couldn’t stop them. Unceasingly means

• Every once in a while

• Constantly; endlessly

• Intentionally

• Importantly

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

“If the judge decides Darry isn’t a good guardian or something, I’m liable to get stuck in a home or something.” Liable means -

• Likely

• Happy

• Determined

• Unlikely

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The Venn Diagram could be used to show similarities and difference between Ponyboy and Randy. Which state does NOT belong in the shared, shaded section?

• They think deeply about things that happen to them.

• They belong to the same social class.

• They are grieving a friend who is dead or dying.

• They are learning to see people as individuals instead of holding to stereotyped ideas.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is a fact?

• a stereotype

• An opinion

• something that can be proven

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is a commonplace assertion?

• A fact

• An opinion

• A stereotype

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

In Chapter 12 which of the following is NOT part of the reason why Soda is so upset when Ponyboy and Darry argued?

• he hates to hear Darry and Ponyboy fighting so much of the time.

• he is ashamed that he dropped out of school

• He doesn't like it when Darry and Ponyboy try to make him take sides in their arguments.

• He believes the boys need to stick together, especially since their parents are dead.

In Chapter 12, which of the following is not a reason why Ponyboy feels bad after Soda's explanation?

• he realizes that Darry has never really cared for him the way he does for Soda.

• He realizes that he wants Darry to understand him, but he never tries to understand Darry.

• He realizes that Darry has given up a lot to provide a home for him and Soda.

• he realizes that Darry has also known fear and sorrow since the boys' parents died.

Which of the following is an opinion?

• Soda was halfway across the park when Ponyboy tackled him.

• Soda works at a gas station.

• Darry chose to take care of his brothers rather than put himself through college.

• The most important thing for the three brothers is to stick together since they are alone now.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6