Understanding Characters in The Outsiders

In Chapter 6 of "The Outsiders," how does Jerry Wood demonstrate a parental role towards Ponyboy after the church fire?

• He scolds Ponyboy for running into the church.

• He comforts Ponyboy and checks on his well-being.

• He ignores Ponyboy and focuses on Johnny.

• He tells Ponyboy to leave the scene immediately.

Which action by Jerry best shows that he is taking responsibility for Ponyboy like a parent would?

• Asking Ponyboy about his family.

• Staying with Ponyboy in the ambulance and reassuring him.

• Giving Ponyboy money for food.

• Telling the police what happened.

How does Johnny’s behavior during the church fire show a change from being a "scared puppy" to being fearless?

• He hides behind Ponyboy during the fire.

• He runs into the burning church to save the children.

• He waits outside for help to arrive.

• He cries and refuses to help.

What does Johnny’s willingness to risk his life in the fire suggest about his character development?

• He is still afraid and unsure.

• He has become brave and selfless.

• He wants to impress Ponyboy.

• He is angry at the world.

When Ponyboy describes Johnny’s “pleading eyes” in Chapter 6, what does this phrase most likely mean?

• Johnny is angry at Ponyboy.

• Johnny is silently asking for help or understanding.

• Johnny is excited about the situation.

• Johnny is ignoring Ponyboy.

How does the author use the description of Johnny’s “pleading eyes” to show his feelings in the situation?

• It shows Johnny is confident.

• It shows Johnny is vulnerable and needs support.

• It shows Johnny is bored.

• It shows Johnny is angry.

At what point in Chapter 6 does Ponyboy realize that everything will be okay?

• When he sees the children are safe.

• When he talks to Jerry in the ambulance.

• When he wakes up in the hospital and sees his brothers.

• When he runs into the church.

Why does seeing his brothers in the hospital make Ponyboy feel that things will be okay?

• He knows he is not in trouble.

• He feels the support and love of his family.

• He is no longer hurt.

• He is given a reward.

How does Jerry’s reaction to Ponyboy after the fire differ from how Ponyboy’s own parents might have reacted, based on what you know from the book?

• Jerry is more distant than Ponyboy’s parents.

• Jerry is caring and protective, similar to a parent.

• Jerry ignores Ponyboy’s needs.

• Jerry is angry and punishes Ponyboy.

What does Johnny’s transformation during the fire scene reveal about the impact of crisis on a person’s character?

• Crisis always makes people weaker.

• Crisis can bring out unexpected courage and strength.

• Crisis has no effect on character.

• Crisis makes people selfish.