The Outsiders Quiz

Who is the author of The Outsiders?

• Edgar Allan Poe

• S.E. Hinton

• John Green

• J.K. Rowling

In what town does the story take place?

• Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Johnson City, Tennessee

• Los Angeles, CA

• Forks, Washington

What time period is the story set in?

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

Why did Ponyboy have to bleach his hair?

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Which greasers were involved in the fountain scene?

Answer explanation

Ponyboy and Johnny

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Who is the narrator of the story?

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What is one central theme of the novel?

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What are the names of the two conflicting groups in the story?

Answer explanation

Greasers and Socials

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What book did Ponyboy and Johnny read while hiding in the church?

What side of town do the Greasers hang out?

• North Side
• East Side
• South Side
• West Side

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