Exploring Chapter 3 of The Outsiders

The transcript follows Ponyboy and his friends after a movie, exploring themes of social class differences, family dynamics, and personal struggles. Ponyboy reflects on his relationship with his brothers, particularly Darry, and shares a personal story about his brother Soda's horse, Mickey Mouse. Tensions rise when they encounter the Socs, leading to a confrontation. The narrative delves into the emotional and social challenges faced by the characters, culminating in Ponyboy and Johnny's decision to run away due to family conflict and societal pressures.

Why did Two-Bit offer to drive Cherry and Marsha home?

• They were scared of walking alone.

• They wanted to call their parents.

• They didn't have a way to get home.

• They lived far away.

What did Cherry say separates the Socs and the Greasers?

• Neighborhood

• Money

• Values

• Education

What was the name of Soda's horse?

• Buck

• Mickey Mouse

• Thunder

• Lightning

Why did Ponyboy feel he could talk to Cherry?

• She didn't judge him.

• She was a Soc.

• She was a good listener.

• She was younger.

What did Cherry say she could fall in love with?

• Johnny

• Dallas Winston

• Two-Bit

• Ponyboy

What did Ponyboy realize about the Socs and Greasers when he saw the sunset?

• They couldn't be friends.

• They saw the same sunset.

• They lived in different worlds.

• They had different values.

Why did Ponyboy decide to run away?

• He wanted to see the country.

• He was bored.

• He had a fight with Johnny.

• Darry hit him.

What did Johnny say about his home life?

• He was happy.

• He had a lot of friends.

• He was ignored at home.

• His parents loved him.

What did Ponyboy dream about while lying under the stars?

• Going to college

• Traveling the world

• Living in the country

• Becoming rich

What did Ponyboy and Johnny decide to do after running away?

• Leave town

• Go to the police

• Return home

• Hide in the park