The Outsiders – Chapter 7

Part A: How do Ponyboy and the other Greasers feel about the media coverage of their rescue?

• Proud and eager for more attention

• Grateful for the truth being shared

• Conflicted about being called heroes

• Angry that Johnny is being ignored

Part B: Which line best supports the answer to Part A?

• “We’re heroes now.”

• “It was kind of funny to be on the front page.”

• “They didn’t know the whole story.”

• “We had just been trying to help.”

Which TWO statements best describe Ponyboy’s emotional state throughout Chapter 7?

• Anxious about Johnny’s condition

• Proud of being a Greaser

• Confused about being seen as a hero

• Detached and uncaring

• Angry at Darry for not protecting him

"The reporters tried to ​ (a)   like heroes or something."

• Blame us
• Hide us
• Punish us
• make us out
• Discriminate us

What can be inferred about Randy’s visit with Ponyboy?

• Randy wants revenge for Bob’s death

• Randy no longer wants to fight

• Randy blames Ponyboy for everything

• Randy plans to help the Greasers in the rumble

Why does the author include Randy’s perspective in this chapter?

• To show Socs can also feel regret and change

• To make Ponyboy feel guilty

• To increase tension before the rumble

• To prove Greasers were right all along

Part A: Why is Darry especially hard on Ponyboy in this chapter?

• He wants Ponyboy to act tougher

• He blames Ponyboy for Johnny’s injury

• He’s trying to protect him by keeping him in line

• He’s embarrassed in front of the media

Part B: Which line best supports the answer to Part A?

• “I guess he doesn’t think I’m good enough.”

• “He was as pale as Johnny.”

• “He never says anything unless it’s about school or work.”

• “He’s always yelling at me for something.”

What does the tone at the end of Chapter 7 suggest about the upcoming rumble?

• It will resolve everything peacefully

• It will test the Greasers emotionally

• It will bring the Socs and Greasers together

• It will not happen after all

Which TWO statements reflect Ponyboy’s internal conflict in Chapter 7?

• He misses Dally’s guidance

• He questions what it means to be a hero

• He wonders why Socs get away with everything

• He wants to leave the Greasers

• He’s unsure if he still believes in fairness