The Outsiders Quiz

What is Steve's special ability according to the narrator?

• He is good at drawing.

• He is the best at shoplifting.

• He is the best with cars.

• He is the best at fighting.

How does the narrator describe Two-Bit's personality?

• Serious and thoughtful.

• Always grinning and making funny remarks.

• Shy and reserved.

• Aggressive and unfriendly.

Bob defines a Greaser as _________.

• White trash with long hair

• Kids from the west side of town

• White trash with short hair

• Rich kids

Read the following quote carefully. Then, determine what it reveals about Ponyboy. Select as many as apply.

I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman--- he looks tough and I don't--- but I guess my own looks aren't so bad. (Pg 1).

• Confident

• Cruel

• Self-conscious

• Nice

Read the following quote carefully. Then determine what it reveals about the character. -- Mark ALL that apply

"picture a little dark puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lost in a crowd of strangers, you'll have Johnny. He was the youngest, next to me, smaller than the rest, with a slight build. He had big black eyes in a dark tanned face; his hair was jet-black and heavily greased and combed to the side, but it was so long that it fell in shaggy bangs across his forehead. He had a nervous, suspicious look in his eyes,"

• They are brave and powerful

• They live a troubled life

• They are trusting of all people

• They are weary of possible dangers

Sandy is his girlfriend, Steve is his best buddy, dropped out of school, works at the gas station full time

• Darryl Curtis

• Ponyboy Curtis

• Two-Bit Mathews

• Sodapop Curtis

Still a junior in high school at the age 18, shoplifts, stole a black-handled switchblade, likes fights and blondes.

• Ponyboy Curtis

• Darry Curtis

• Two-Bit Mathews

• Dallas Winston

Sodapop's best friend, cocky, smart, cars are his specialty

• Ponyboy Curtis

• Johnny Cade

• Steve Randle

• Dallas Winston

Bob defines a Greaser as _________.

• White trash with long hair

• Kids from the west side of town

• White trash with short hair

• Rich kids

Read the following quote carefully. Then, determine what it reveals about Ponyboy. Select as many as apply.

I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman--- he looks tough and I don't--- but I guess my own looks aren't so bad. (Pg 1).

• Confident

• Cruel

• Self-conscious

• Nice