Exploring Chapter 6 of The Outsiders

In this chapter, Cherry visits and discusses the rumble, offering to testify that the Socs were drunk and looking for a fight. Johnny decides to turn himself in, believing he has a good chance of being let off easy. The church where they are hiding catches fire, and the boys heroically rescue trapped children. They are taken to the hospital, where Ponyboy reunites with his brothers, realizing the depth of their care and concern for him.

What does Cherry feel guilty about?

• Starting the fire

• Testifying against the greasers

• The death of Bob

• The upcoming rumble

Why does Johnny decide to turn himself in?

• He wants to protect Dally

• He misses his parents

• He wants to clear his name

• He is tired of hiding

What is Dally's main concern about Johnny turning himself in?

• The gang's reputation

• Cherry's testimony

• Losing the rumble

• Johnny's safety in jail

What do Ponyboy and Johnny do when they see the church on fire?

• Rush in to save the children

• Call the fire department

• Run away

• Wait for Dally

How does Dally react when he sees Ponyboy and Johnny in the burning church?

• He helps them

• He yells at them to get out

• He runs away

• He calls for help

What does the man in the ambulance tell Ponyboy about his condition?

• He is in shock

• He passed out from smoke inhalation

• He has severe burns

• He has a broken arm

What does Jerry Wood think about Ponyboy and his friends?

• They are lost

• They are troublemakers

• They are criminals

• They are heroes

Why is Ponyboy surprised when Jerry tells him he shouldn't be smoking?

• He thinks it's allowed in the hospital

• He doesn't see a no smoking sign

• Everyone in his neighborhood smokes

• He thinks it's good for his health

How does Ponyboy feel when he sees Derry crying?

• Indifferent

• Relieved

• Confused

• Angry

What realization does Ponyboy come to about Derry at the end of the chapter?

• Derry cares deeply for him

• Derry is hard and unfeeling

• Derry doesn't care about him

• Derry wants him to leave