The Outsiders

Why did Ponyboy resist having his haircut?

• He promised his mother he wouldn't
• He was scared of scissors.
• Darry told him not to.
• It was the greaser's trademark.

What surprising news did Dally give Johnny and Ponyboy about Cherry?

• She was a snitch.
• She wanted to be a greaser girl.
• She was in love with Ponyboy.
• She ran away from home.

Why did Johnny decide to turn himself in to the police?

• He misses his parents.
• The cops were on their tail.
• He didn't want to stay in hiding for the rest of his life.
• He wanted to grow his hair back out.

What made Ponyboy realize that Darry loved him?

• When Darry killed Bob.
• When Darry quit his job.
• He always knew.
• When he sees tears running down Darry's face.

What bad news did Ponyboy and his brothers learn about Johnny's condition.

• He could die.
• He has a horrible disease.
• His parents don't want him to ever come home again.
• He was very contagious.

Why did Randy decide not to participate in the rumble?

• He didn't want to get arrested.
• He said it didn't matter.
• He knew the greasers would win.
• He was scared of getting hit by Dally.

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Why did Johnny decide not see his mother?

• She wasn't concerned about him.
• She knew she would cry.
• She turned him into the police.
• She had divorced his father.

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What qualities did Cherry admire about both Bob and Dally?

• They both had brown hair.
• She liked guys who liked to fight.
• Neither of them were like everyone else.
• Her parents hated both of them.

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