The Outsiders Quiz: Chapters 1-2

What is the name of the narrator in The Outsiders?

• Johnny Cade

• Ponyboy Curtis

• Dallas Winston

• Sodapop Curtis

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Which group is Ponyboy a member of?

• Socs

• Greasers

• Outsiders

• Jets

Who is Ponyboy’s oldest brother?

• Johnny

• Darry

• Two-Bit

• Steve

What is the name of the rival group to the Greasers?

• Socs

• Jets

• Sharks

• Rebels

What does Ponyboy like to do in his free time?

• Play football

• Read books and watch movies

• Paint

• Cook

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Why does Ponyboy feel different from the other Greasers?

• He is older than them

• He enjoys reading and school

• He is from a rich family

• He is a Soc

How does the author introduce the conflict between the Greasers and the Socs in chapters 1-2?

• Through a school competition

• Through a fight Ponyboy has with the Socs

• Through a conversation between Ponyboy and Darry

• Through a letter

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What is the significance of the drive-in movie scene in chapter 2?

• It shows the Greasers’ love for movies

• It introduces Cherry and Marcia and shows interaction between Socs and Greasers

• It is where Ponyboy gets into a fight

• It is where Darry loses his job

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Why does Darry get angry with Ponyboy after he comes home late?

• He thinks Ponyboy is being disrespectful

• He is worried about Ponyboy’s safety

• He wants Ponyboy to join the Socs

• He wants Ponyboy to quit school

How does Ponyboy’s relationship with Sodapop differ from his relationship with Darry?

• Sodapop is stricter than Darry

• Ponyboy feels closer and more understood by Sodapop

• Ponyboy dislikes both equally

• Darry is more fun than Sodapop

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