The Outsiders Vocab

You greasers have a different set of values. You're more emotional. We're ​ (a)   -cool to the point of not feeling anything. Nothing is real with us.”

• grudge

• aloof

• premonition

• gallant

• subside

• conviction

• bewilderment

• contemptuous

• incredulous

• sophisticated

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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CCSS.RL.6.4

Darry and Sodapop were ______ when they saw Ponyboy’s new haircut.

• mourning

• aghast

• resemblance

• reluctant

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Unwilling and hesitant to do something.

• mourning

• aghast

• resemblance

• reluctant

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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The nurse was ________ to let the boys into Johnny’s hospital room.

• mourning

• aghast

• resemblance

• reluctant

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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Which word best completes the sentence: 'The Socs were known for their _______ attitude, often seeming detached from their surroundings.'

• A) aloof

• B) gallant

• C) incredulous

• D) aghast

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

• A) Confusion

• B) Anger

• C) Happiness

• D) Sadness

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In 'The Outsiders', which word describes a feeling of strong dislike or disdain?

• A) Contemptuous

• B) Gallant

• C) Aloof

• D) Reluctant

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'Johnny felt a sense of _______ when he realized the severity of his actions.'

• A) Conviction

• B) Bewilderment

• C) Premonition

• D) Grudge

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• A) A strong feeling that something is about to happen

• B) A deep sense of regret

• C) A feeling of happiness

• D) A sense of relief

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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Which word best describes Ponyboy's initial reaction to the Socs' attack?

• A) Incredulous

• B) Gallant

• C) Aloof

• D) Reluctant

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3