The Outsiders Test Study Guide

1. The setting of The Outsiders takes place

• In the late 1960’s and in a city in Oklahoma
• In the late 1940’s and in New York City
• In the late 1960’s and in New York City

2. A dynamic character is a character who

• undergoes an important change in a story.
• stays the same throughout the story.
• acts like a narrator and tells the story.

3. Ponyboy and Two-Bit were disgusted with Johnny’s mother because

• she made a scene in front of the nurses.
• she had never shown any love and concern for Johnny.
• she told them, “It’s all your fault.”

4. Randy did not take part in the rumble because he

• knew the rumble would accomplish nothing.
• was afraid of what the greasers would do to him.
• didn’t want to be a Soc anymore.

5. After Bob’s death, Randy tells Ponyboy that Bob’s real problem was that

• no one ever told him “no”
• he really wanted to be a Greaser
• he was jealous of Ponyboy

6. Sodapop ran off when Darry and Ponyboy argued because

• he wanted to join Sandy in Florida
• Darry and Ponyboy didn’t want him around.
• he was upset about always acting as peacemaker for his two brothers.

7.Johnny’s letter to Ponyboy states, “There’s still a lot of good in the world.” Which of the following statements from the novel does NOT prove Johnny’s belief?

• Cherry’s and Randy’s truthful testimony at the hearing.
• Randy’s decision not to take part in the rumble.
• The rumble fought by the greasers and Socs.

8. What did sunsets represent for Ponyboy and Cherry?

• Dally’s anger and wildness
• the fire at the church
• something that could be shared by Socs and greasers.

9. What is the main conflict in The Outsiders?

• The Socs versus the greasers
• The three Curtis brothers’ fight to stay together
• Johnny kills Bob

10. Which of the following is NOT a theme in The Outsiders?

• A hero is not measured by image but deeds.
• Maturing means becoming sensitive to others as individuals.
• Life is always fair.