Character Insights from The Outsiders

What is the main focus of the initial description of Dallas Winston?

• His personality

• His hobbies

• His physical appearance

• His family background

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is Dallas's hair described?

• Curly and brown

• Almost white and unkempt

• Long and oily

• Short and neat

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is unique about Dallas's eyes?

• They are green and warm

• They are blue and ice cold

• They are brown and soft

• They are black and piercing

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

At what age was Dallas first arrested?

• Fourteen

• Eight

• Ten

• Twelve

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does Dallas's toughness compare to the rest of the gang?

• He is more intelligent

• He is more humorous

• He is tougher and meaner

• He is softer and kinder

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What separates a greaser from a hood according to the description?

• Their clothing style

• Their level of education

• A shade of difference in toughness

• Their family background

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which gang is Dallas compared to in terms of wildness?

• Tim Shepard's gang

• The Jets

• The Sharks

• The Socs