The Outsiders Vocabulary Quiz Chapter 1 & 2

What does the word 'gingerly' mean?

• carelessly

• carefully

• recklessly

• haphazardly

Choose the best synonym for the word 'incredulous':

• skeptical

• trusting

• gullible

• believing

What is the meaning of the word 'digested' in the context of The Outsiders?

• to fully understand or comprehend, or absorb something

• to memorize or learn something

• to break down food in the stomach

• to eat or consume something

Which word is the best antonym for 'unfathomable'?

• understandable

• clear

• comprehensible

• obvious

In the context of The Outsiders, what does the word 'asset' refer to?

• a liability or burden

• a fictional character in the book

• a valuable or useful person or thing

• a type of currency used in the story

Which word best describes the behavior of a 'roguishly' person?

• honest

• kind

• obedient

• mischievous

What is the meaning of the word 'nonchalantly'?

• ignore it until later

• immediately

• with great urgency

• in a casually unconcerned manner

Which word best describes someone who is 'sagely'?

• foolish

• wise

• naive

• reckless

What is the meaning of the word 'rivalry' in The Outsiders?

• Jumping a Greaser

• Hanging out with Socs

• A competition

• The name of the movie theater

What does the word 'abiding' mean in the context of The Outsiders?

• obeying

• transient

• fleeting

• temporary