The Outsiders Quizzez

What initially caused Ponyboy to run away from home with Johnny?

• They both wanted to live somewhere else

• Johnny had a fight with his parents and wanted to run away

• Darry yelled at Ponyboy for coming home late and pushed him

• They both wanted to travel

What does the blue mustang symbolize?

• Youthfulness and fun

• Violence, money, and fighting

• Parties

• Popularity

Dally, along with all the other greasers, is the most protective over which greaser?

• Ponyboy

• Sodapop

• Steve Randall

• Johnny

Why does Johnny react so negatively to his mother visiting him?

• He thinks that she will only talk about how much trouble he caused her

• He does not feel well enough

• He does not want to get into a fight with her

• He does not want his mother to see him that way

Who was your favorite Outsiders character and why? Give an example from the book that shows why you like this character

Johnny requested the novel _______ becuase Ponyboy read it to him when they were in hiding.

Johnny told Ponyboy to "stay gold", which means:

• To stay good or "pure" and true to himself

• To stay positive

• To become a soc

• To never grow up