The Outsiders Chapter 8

Who went with Ponyboy to visit Johnny at the hospital?

• Darry

• Sodapop

• Two-Bit

• Steve

Why did the doctor finally agree to let Two-Bit and Ponyboy see Johnny?

• Johnny was doing really well and was going to make a full recovery

• Johnny was asking for them and he was dying. The doctor said, “Let them see him, it can’t hurt now.”

• The doctor got annoyed that they were begging so much so he agreed

• The doctor didn't agree to let them see Johnny

When Two-Bit asked Johnny if the hospital workers were treating him okay, what was his response?

• They don't let him put enough grease in his hair

• They don't let him read his book

• They don't let him eat too much jell-o

• They don't let him use his phone

What does Johnny want Two-Bit to go get for him in Chapter 8?

• a knife
• a blanket
• a copy of Gone with the Wind
• some water

Does Johnny still want to kill himself after being severely injured?

• Yes, more than he did before.

• Yes, as much as he did before.

• No, he thinks he's too young to die.

• No, he wants to face the consequences of killing Bob.

What happened when Johnny got upset?

• He started yelling

• He cried

• He fell out of bed

• He passed out cold

Who unexpectedly comes to see Johnny?

• The Socs

• His mom

• Cherry Valance

• The teacher from the school

Who does Johnny's mother blame for her son's injuries?

• Her and her husband

• Bob

• The Socs

• The Greasers

Answer explanation

"It was your fault. Always running around in the middle of the night getting jailed and heaven knows what else..." (Hinton 123).

What does Two-Bit say to Johnny's mom?

• He cusses her out

• "No wonder he hates your guts"

• He spits on her

• "get out of my way"

Why is Dally frustrated in the hospital?

• He wants to see Johnny

• They won't let him smoke

• He wants to go home

• He wants to participate in the rumble