The Outsiders - Chapter 1

Why must Darry, Sodapop, and Ponyboy stay out of trouble and behave?

• So they can get into a good college

• So the brothers can stay together

• Because they want to have a clean rap sheet

• Because they brothers are on parole for fighting

What distinguishing features do the Socs have?

• Nice cars and nice clothes

• Nice cars and switchblades

• Leather jackets and nice cars

• Greasy hair and nice cars

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Why did Ponyboy take out his switchblade in biology class?

• Someone threatened him and he needed to defend himself

• To open a box of lab supplies

• To dissect a worm because the razor wouldn't cut

• Because he wanted to show if off to his friends

Why does Ponyboy think Darry doesn't love him?

• Darry told Ponyboy that he doesn't love him

• Darry is always hard on Ponyboy and gives him a hard time

• Darry doesn't love anyone

• Darry is too busy working to give Ponyboy any attention

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Why is Darry responsible for taking care of Sodapop and Ponyboy?

• Their parents moved to another country for work

• Their mom was a single mom and she moved away

• They worked a lot of hours each day

• Their parents died in a car accident

Who are the two rival groups in The Outsiders?

• Socs vs. Rebels

• The Outsiders vs. The Greasers

• The Outsiders vs. The Socs

• The Greasers vs. The Socs

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Who is the youngest member of the Greasers?

• Johnny

• Two-Bit

• Ponyboy

• Steve

What is Two-Bit known for?

• He works at a grocery store

• He has a cute girlfriend

• He is serious

• He jokes around a lot

Why was Ponyboy walking alone at the beginning of the book?

• He was running away from home

• He just left the movie theater

• He has just left the library

• He was walking to Johnny's house

What does Socs stand for?

• Socks

• Socials

• Sociopaths

• Sociology