The Outsiders Vocabulary

Johnny's parents were easily angered, or ____________ and beat him badly.

• delinquent

• aloof

• savvy

• ornery

Even though he was in big trouble and was scared to death, he acted very calm, relaxed, and if he does not care. He acted -

• deliquently

• nonchalantly

• gingerly

• vaguely

He would not be submissive to authority and constantly broke many rules. He was a(n)-

• elite

• juvenile

• delinquent

• fuzz

Johnny was so badly injured that he had to move very carefully or___________________ so he would not be in so much pain.

• vaguely

• gingerly

• ornery

• nonchalantly

The Socs were considered to be the rich kids and from the wealthy or _______________ class of people.

• savvy

• elite

• vague

• aloof

She answered him in such a way that it was unclear would mean that she answered him

• ornery

• gingerly

• vaguely

• aloofly

Someone who is not outgoing or overly friendly, but instead distant and keeps to themselves

• aloof

• arrogant

• nonchalant

• ornery

What does the word 'aloof' mean in the context of 'The Outsiders'?

• Friendly and outgoing

• Distant and detached

• Angry and aggressive

• Happy and cheerful

In 'The Outsiders', which word describes someone who is 'savvy'?

• Naive

• Inexperienced

• Knowledgeable

• Confused

What is the meaning of 'ornery' as used in 'The Outsiders'?

• Cheerful and happy

• Stubborn and irritable

• Calm and peaceful

• Friendly and kind