S.E. Hinton

How does Hinton describe her writing method for creating memorable descriptions?

• She just writes.

• She goes from being herself to becoming the characters.

• She asks friends for help.

• She has a co-writer who does character descriptions.

Why does Hinton use her initials and not her name?

• She doesn't like her first name.

• She wanted to pretend she didn't write the book.

• She wanted to be more widely accepted by girls and boys.

• Her publisher made her change her name.

When did Hinton write The Outsiders?

• during her sophmore year of college

• her 8th grade year of junior high

• her junior year of high school

• her freshman year of college

When was The Outsiders published?

• Hinton's 8th grade year of junior high

• Hinton's sophomore year of high school

• Hinton's graduation from high school

• Hinton's graduation from college

Which event in The Outsiders most directly represents the topic of sacrifice?

• Ponyboy cutting and dyeing his hair while hiding in the church

• Johnny's decision to turn himself in after Bob's death in order to keep Pony safe

• Dally's robbery and subsequent death by police

• The Greasers winning the rumble against the Socs

The fight between the Socs and Ponyboy and Johnny started with

• Johnny cutting a Soc with his switch-blade

• A Soc shoving Ponyboy’s face into the fountain

• A soc swinging a baseball bat at Johnny

• Ponyboy swinging a chain at a Soc

What role does the setting of the drive-in movie play in the development of the plot?

• It's where Ponyboy and Johnny first decide to run away.

• It's where the major battle between the Greasers and Socs takes place.

• It's where Ponyboy and Cherry Valance develop a friendship, bridging the gap between Socs and Greasers.

• It's where Dally gets arrested for the first time.

Where is the primary setting of The Outsiders?

• New York City in the 1980s

• Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s

• Los Angeles, California in the 1970s

• Chicago, Illinois in the 1950s

What is the significance of the title The Outsiders?

• It refers to the characters' love for outdoor activities.

• It symbolizes the characters' feelings of being outsiders in society.

• It is a reference to a famous poem mentioned in the book.

• It indicates the characters' geographical location on the outskirts of town.

What role does family play in the lives of the characters in The Outsiders?

• It is a source of conflict and tension.

• It provides a sense of identity and belonging.

• It is largely unconnected to the plot.

• It is a symbol of expectations of society.