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In Chapter 1 of "The Outsiders," why does Ponyboy like to go to the movies alone?

• He doesn't have any friends.

• He likes to watch movies without distractions.

• He wants to meet new people.

• He doesn't enjoy movies.

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What happens to Ponyboy on his way home from the movies in Chapter 1?

• He gets lost.

• He is attacked by a group of Socs.

• He sees his brother and is mad at him

• He meets a new friend.

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In Chapter 2, why do Ponyboy and Johnny go to the drive-in movie theater?

• To meet up with their friends.

• To watch a new movie.

• To cause trouble.

• To get away from their problems.

How does Ponyboy feel about Cherry Valance when he first meets her in Chapter 2?

• He thinks she is stuck-up.

• He is surprised by how nice she is.

• He doesn't like her at all.

• He is indifferent to her.

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In Chapter 3, what does Cherry tell Ponyboy about the Socs?

• They are all happy and carefree.

• They have their own set of problems.

• They are always mean to the greasers.

• They don't care about anything.

Why does Ponyboy run away from home in Chapter 3?

• He wants to join the Socs.

• He has a fight with Darry.

• He is bored and wants an adventure.

• He wants to find a new family.

What does Ponyboy realize about the Socs and greasers after talking to Cherry in Chapter 3?

• They are completely different.

• They have more in common than he thought.

• The Socs are better than the greasers.

• The greasers are better than the Socs.

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In Chapter 1, how does Ponyboy describe his brother Darry?

• As someone who doesn't care about him.

• As someone who is always angry.

• As someone who is strict but caring.

• As someone who is never around.

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What does Ponyboy think about the Socs' lives in Chapter 2?

• He thinks they have perfect lives.

• He thinks they have no problems.

• He thinks they have it easy.

• He thinks they have problems like the greasers

What motivates Johnny to consider leaving town with Ponyboy in Chapter 3?

• He wants to escape his current life.

• He fears facing consequences.

• He aims to protect Ponyboy.

• He is fed up with his family situation.

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