Outsider Vocabulary (Early Ell) words (first half of book)

Ponyboy reads books and likes his English class the most.

He is ...........

• brainy

• violent

• studious

• funny

Sodapop can't stand going to school because he wants to make money.

What does "can't stand" mean?

• he loves

• he hates

• he hopes

• he thinks

Ponyboy is late to come home so he ..................... the door open and hopes Darry doesn't see him.

• quickly

• carefully

• normally

• harshly

It is unclear if Ponyboy and his brothers will be able to stay together with no parents.

What is "unclear"?

• not clear

• definite

• absolutely

Unhappy

Undo

unpaid

What does "un" mean?

• not

• again

• before

• after

Johnny is ................ because he is not afraid to break the law.

• rebellious

• superior

• incredulous

• unity

The Socs think they are _____________ - better than the greasers.

• rebellious

• superior

• unclear

• brainy

Ponyboy likes to go to the movies alone. ................................. he gets attacked while walking home.

This is the first time this happens.

• Surprisingly

• Normally

• Slowly

• Usually

Ponyboy and Johnny take a train to Windrixville to an old church.

The train ride is .............................., it goes forever.

• short and brief

• never-ending

• overnight

Dally wants .................. with the greasers, to be all together always.

• separate

• unity

• alone