Symbolism in The Outsiders

What do the Socs cars symbolize in the novel?

• Fear, uncertainty, and doubt

• Wealth, power, and privilege

• Love, friendship, and loyalty

• Happiness, joy, and contentment

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

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

• Ponyboy

• Steve

• Dally

• Sodapop

What was S. E. Hinton's purpose when she included a conversation about sunsets between Ponyboy and Cherry? *

• To show that Ponyboy and Cherry both watched sunsets.

• To explain that sunsets are important to both greasers and Socs.

• To symbolize that all people, rich and poor, have some things in common.

• To demonstrate that sunsets mean different things to everyone.

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.

How does the author use symbolism in Chapters 9-12 to convey deeper meanings?

• The author uses symbolism to represent deeper meanings or themes in the story.

• The author uses symbolism to confuse the reader

• The author uses symbolism to distract from the main plot

• The author uses symbolism to simplify the story

How does the theme of 'staying gold' play out in the final chapters of The Outsiders?

• The theme of 'staying gold' is forgotten and not mentioned in the final chapters

• The theme of 'staying gold' is highlighted through the characters' actions and decisions

• The theme of 'staying gold' is contradicted by the characters' actions

• The theme of 'staying gold' is only mentioned in passing and does not play a significant role

In The Outsiders, Greaser hair was an example of...

• Hyperbole

• Personfication

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

What does the blue Mustang symbolize in 'The Outsiders'?

• Fear and danger

• Friendship and loyalty

• Wealth and power

• Love and compassion

Which of the following is a symbol of the greasers' identity in 'The Outsiders'?

• Leather jackets

• Madras shirts

• Corvairs

• West Side