The Outsiders Test

In chapter 2 Cherry tells Ponyboy “things are rough all over.”. Finally, in chapter 7, Ponyboy figured out what she meant by that statement. What did she mean?

• Everyone watches sunsets

• The Socs have a harder life than the greasers

• The greasers have a harder life than the Socs

• Everyone has problems, and suffering is part of the human condition

Before Cherry got into the car with the Soc boys, she said, “Ponyboy... I mean... if I see you in the hall at school or someplace and don't say hi, well, it's not personal or anything, but...” Why did she say this?

• Cherry was older than Ponyboy, so she didn't want to associate with him at school.

• Cherry knew that Ponyboy was dangerous, so she made a decision not to talk to him.

•  Cherry believed if she talked to Ponyboy, her boyfriend Bob would “jump” him.

• Cherry knew that her friends and family wouldn't approve of her friendship with Ponyboy.

Which line from the text supports your answer to the question above? 

• “He [Two-Bit] snatched up an empty bottle, busted off the end, and gave it to me, then reached in his back pocket and flipped out his switchblade.”

• “'No, ' Cherry cried.  'Stop it!' She looked at Bob.  'We'll ride home with you.'”

• “The mustang came to a halt beside us, and the two boys in the front seat got out.  They were Socs all right.”

• “'It was because we're greasers,' Johnny said... 'We could have hurt her reputation.'”

S. E. Hinton uses symbolism to separate the Socs from the greasers. Choose the items that are symbolic to the greasers only. 

• madras, East Side, long hair

• Corvairs, West Side, madras

• East Side, long hair, leather jackets

• East Side, Corvairs, long hair

When Johnny was dying, he told Ponyboy to “stay gold.” What did this mean? *

• Johnny was encouraging Ponyboy to continue making good grades so he could better his life.

• Johnny wanted Ponyboy to remain dreamy and pure like a child.

• Johnny wanted Ponyboy to know that he was okay with dying.

• Johnny wanted Ponyboy to remember their time in the country together.

Check the member of the Greasers

• Ponyboy

• Steve

• Dally

• Cherry

• Bob

Who does Johnny tell to "Stay Gold"? (a)  

• Ponyboy

• Steve

• Dally

• Sodapop

Who are the Socs?

• Bob

• Cherry

• Steve

• Randy

• Tim Sheppard

What Point of View is the novel written in? (a)  

• first person

• second person

• third person

• young person

Ponyboy realizes that Darry really loves him when

• he sees Darry crying at the hospital

• Sodapop told him that he was asking for Darry.

• Darry allows him to join the rumble