The Outsiders Pre-Reading Questions

You can tell a lot about a person by how he or she looks.

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Being street smart is more important than being book smart.

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In spite of outward differences, people want the same things: love, acceptance, and respect.

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There is never a good reason to commit murder.

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The clothes a person wears tells you a lot about that person.

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Most people pick friends who have similar interests and backgrounds.

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Rich people have easier lives than poor people.

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People from different groups/backgrounds are treated differently in society (in school, while in public, by the police, etc.)

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It is important to stand up for a friend, even if the friend is wrong.

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Students who form cliques (groups) often act like they are better than other people outside the group.

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