Outsiders Chapter 1

1. The narrator of "The Outsiders" is a teenage young man by the name of Ponyboy Curtis. Describe him. What do we know about him so far? (4 sentences)

2. In detail explain the differences between the greasers and the Socs. (Think: What do the greasers look like? How do the two groups of boys behave? Where do they live? (4 sentences)

3. At the opening of the novel where is Ponyboy coming from and why is he alone? (2 sentences)

4. Summarize what happens between Ponyboy and the Socs. How does the altercation end? (3 sentences)

5. Give 2 details about Johnny Cade

6. Give 2 details about Steve Randle

7. Give 2 details about Two-Bit Matthews

8. Give 2 details about Dallas Winston

9. What does Ponyboy mean on page 18 when he says, “I lie to myself all the time?” Do you ever lie to yourself? If so, why?

10. What is the difference between tough and tuff, according to Ponyboy?