The Outsiders chapters 7-9 Quiz

What was the headline of the newspaper article about the fire?

• Juvenile Delinquents Turn Heroes

• Children Saved from Fire by Hoods

• Local Juvenile Delinquents Arrested for Arson

• Hood Remains in Critical Condition after Heroic Act

Why must Ponyboy appear in court?

• to testify against Johnny

• because he and Sodapop might be sent to a boys' home

• to plead innocent in a manslaughter charge

• because he is being charged with arson and accesory to a crime

Why is Ponyboy excited for the rumble?

• They can settle the Soc-Greaser conflict once and for all.

• He is excited to use a new switchblade.

• Randy is going to help the Greasers fight.

• He wants to prove himself to the Greasers that he is tuff.

What does the doctor finally reveal about Johnny's condition once Darry convinces him the gang is Johnny's family?

• that Johnny has a broken back and third-degree burns

• that Johnny has minor cuts and burns, but he should make a full recovery

• that Johnny has brain trauma and won't remember anything

• that Johnny has multiple broken bones and will have a bad limp

What do Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry all like to eat for breakfast every day?

• pancakes and eggs

• chocolate cake

• eggs with grape jelly

• waffles

What reason does Randy give for why he won't be in the rumble?

• that he doesn't want to kill anybody

• that he's sick of the fighting because it doesn't do any good

• that Marcia has asked him not to fight because she's afraid

• that he never liked Bob, and he thinks he got what was coming to him

What does Johnny reveal to Ponyboy?

• He wants to see his parents.

• He isn't ready to die.

• He is ready to die.

• He wants to smoke a cigarette.

Who does Johnny refuse to allow in his room?

• Cherry

• Dally

• his dad

• his mom

How did Dally convince the nurse to let him leave the hospital?

• He sweet talked her.

• He showed her Two-Bit's switchblade.

• He snuck out without anyone knowing.

• He promises her that he is feeling much better and should be released.

Who does Tim Shepard pick to start the rumble for the Greasers?

• himself

• his brother Curly

• Darry

• Dally