The Outsiders Chs. 1-4

What are the names of Ponyboy’s older brothers?

• Soda and Darry

• Dally and Soda

• Darry and Steve

• Two-bit and Soda

Why does Ponyboy’s oldest brother have to work so hard?

• He is responsible for his two broters.

• He is trying to pay for a new car.

• He is saving for college.

What larger word does the word “Soc” come from?

• Sock

• Socials

• Society

What is one way in which Ponyboy is different from the rest of the gang?

In the beginning of the novel, where is Ponyboy walking home from?

• The movie theater

• A football game

• A friends house

Why is Johnny so jumpy and nervous?

• He has been jumped before and gotten badly hurt.

• He is scared of the dark.

• He is just nervous.

Why were Marcia and Cherry not sitting with their boyfriends at the movie?

• Their boyfriends had been drinking and they didn't like that.

• Their boyfriends were mean to them.

• They were playing a game with their boyfriends.

Why does Ponyboy think the Socs’ lives are easier than the greasers’?

Why does Ponyboy run away from home?

• He has a fight with Darry and Darry hit him.

• He has a fight with Dally.

• He has a fight with Sodapop.

Where do Johnny and Ponyboy decide to walk so Ponyboy can cool off?

• The park

• The school

• Johnny's house