The Outsiders Test

1. Ponyboy never learns why he should “stay gold.”

• True
• False

2. Dally, Ponyboy, and Johnny sneak past the fence to get into the drive-in movie.

• True
• False

3. During the rumble, Sodapop comes to Paul’s rescue.

• True
• False

4. Greasers take no interest in the cars that Socs drive.

• True
• False

5. Johnny wanted Ponyboy to stay young and not get used to beautiful things of the world.

• True
• False

6. Which of the following does Ponyboy NOT do before the rumble?

• take five aspirins

• ask his friends why they like to fight

• perform acrobatics

• give Dallas a switchblade

7. What makes Ponyboy realize that the Socs in the park are the same ones that beat up Johnny?

• the rings on one of the Soc’s hands

• the fact that they were drunk

• the way they talked

• their clothing

8. Why couldn’t Darry call the cops when Ponyboy didn’t come home on time?

• The police don’t like the brothers.

• He doesn’t own a phone.

• Ponyboy might get put in a foster home if he does.

• Darry doesn’t trust the cops.

9. Why did Ponyboy pass out after Dally died?

• It was too stressful.

• He had a concussion.

• Two-Bit hit him in the head.

• A combination of shock, exhaustion, and a minor concussion.

10. Ponyboy had two thoughts in his head when he left the movie house: Paul Newman and…

• Judy Garland

• a ride home

• his brothers

• a blue Mustang

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