The Outsiders Chapters 5 and 6

What special item does Johnny buy for Ponyboy when he buys supplies?

• his favorite food - baloney

• a book he has been wanting to read

• shampoo

What is Ponyboy's "pride"?

• his hair

• Dally's jacket

• his madras shirt

When can Ponyboy finally relax at the church?

• after he reads his book

• after Johnny cuts his hair

• after he cries

What makes Johnny think of Dally as "gallant"?

• the way he coolly accepted blame for something another gang member did

• the way he helped the boys hide out

• his success with girls

What does Ponyboy find scary about Dally?

• He is so real.

• He is so violent.

• He is not bright.

Who writes Ponyboy a letter while the boys are hiding out?

• Darry

• Cherry

• Soda

What does the letter urge Ponyboy to do?

• go to Texas until things quiet down

• go to the police

• come home after a few days of hiding out

Who is the "spy" for the greasers?

• Two-Bit

• Cherry

• Tim Shepard

Why does Dally hit Ponyboy on the back?

• to keep him from going back into the burning building

• to smother the fire on his back

• to teach him who is boss

What does Ponyboy realize is Darry's "silent fear"?

• that Ponyboy will become a criminal

• that Ponyboy will drop out of school

• that he will lose someone else he loves