The Outsiders Ch. 4 Comprehension Check

Why do the Socs approach Johnny and Ponyboy in the park?

• They want to get a lift home.

• They want to jump them for hanging out with their broads (girls).

• They want to know where Dally is.

What does the Soc, David, do to Ponyboy?

• Pulls a gun on him.

• Dunks his head in the fountain.

• He kicks him.

What does Johnny do to Bob?

• Stabs him and kills him.

• Has a fist fight with him.

• Stabs and hurts him.

Who do Johnny and Ponyboy go to for help?

• Darry

• Dally

• Soda

• Randy

How do the boys get to Windrixville?

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• They get a ride from Dally.

Where do the boys hide out?

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What is the mood like during the park scene?

• The mood is happy.

• The mood is melancholy.

• The mood is romantic.

• The mood is tense.

Which sentence from the story best supports your answer?

• "The blue Mustang was circling the park slowly."

• " We backed around the fountain and the Soc surrounded us."

• "You're outa of your territory now," Johnny warned in a low voice.

• "I turned my head and was quietly sick for a minute."

Why does Ponyboy study Dally at Buck's house?

• Ponyboy was trying to see how to act tough.

• Ponyboy was trying to see how bad Tim had beaten up Dally.

• Ponyboy wanted to see if Dally's shirt would fit.

• Ponyboy was trying to figure out what Cherry could love.

Which sentence best supports the reason Ponyboy and Johnny went to Dally after the stabbing?

• "We figured you could get us out if anyone could."

• "It was the only thing Dally did honestly."

• "I think his is at Buck Merril's house."

• "Man, I thought New York was the only place I could get mixed up in a murder rap."