The Outsiders Quiz

Circles of friends, neighborhood communities, and clubs and teams are all examples of what?

• Workplaces
• Online forums
• Sports events
• Social groups

What is the setting of The Outsiders? (time and place)

• 1960s, Tulsa Oklahoma

• 1970s, San Francisco, California

• 1950s, England

• Present Time, Los Angeles

Who is the author of The Outsiders?

• J.D. Salinger
• Harper Lee
• F. Scott Fitzgerald
• S.E. Hinton

How old was the author, S.E. Hinton, when The Outsiders was published?

• 16
• 22
• 25
• 17

Why did S.E. Hinton choose to use her initials when publishing her novel?

• She wanted to honor a family tradition using her initials.

• She was afraid that if she used her real name no one would take her seriously.

• Her publisher thought her full name was too long for a book cover.

• She believed her initials sounded more professional.

The two groups at the center of The Outsiders are the ________ and the ____

Which group in The Outsiders is described as rich and seemingly above the law?

• The Rebels

• The Socs

• The Greasers

• The Scouts

According to the article, which character is known as the narrator of The Outsiders?

• Ponyboy Curtis
• Two-Bit Mathews
• Dallas Winston
• Johnny Cade

The character _____ is described as wild and angry

What makes The Outsiders continue to connect with young readers today?

• Its historical accuracy

• Its comedic tone

• Its exploration of themes like identity and belonging

• The popularity of the film adaption of the original novel