Exploring The Outsiders: Chapter 1 Insights

Ponyboy, a greaser, reflects on his identity and family dynamics. He faces a dangerous encounter with the Socs, a rival group, but is rescued by his gang. The narrative explores the relationships and characteristics of Ponyboy's family and friends, highlighting the social divide between the greasers and the Socs. Ponyboy's introspection reveals his struggles with societal expectations and personal identity.

What are the two things on the protagonist's mind when he steps out of the movie house?

• School and his grades

• The movie and his friends

• His brothers and a ride home

• Paul Newman and a ride home

Why does the protagonist prefer to watch movies alone?

• He finds it too expensive to go with others

• His brothers don't let him watch movies

• He likes to get into the movies and live them with the actors

• He doesn't have friends

What is the main reason greasers can't walk alone too much?

• They get lost easily

• They might get jumped or insulted by socs

• They prefer to walk in groups

• They are afraid of the dark

What does the protagonist do when he sees the red Corvair trailing him?

• He calls for help

• He hides

• He starts walking faster

• He runs away

Who rescues the protagonist from the socs?

• His parents

• His brothers and the gang

• The police

• A passerby

What is Steve Randall's specialty?

• Cars

• Fighting

• Shoplifting

• Reading

Who is the wisecracker of the gang?

• Dallas Winston

• Two-Bit Matthews

• Johnny Cade

• Steve Randall

What is Dallas Winston known for?

• Being kind and gentle

• His hatred of the world and criminal activities

• Being a good student

• His love for animals

Why does the protagonist think his brother Dairy doesn't love him?

• Dairy is always rough and hollers at him

• Dairy never spends time with him

• Dairy never helps him with homework

• Dairy prefers Soda over him

What does Soda reveal about his future plans?

• He plans to move to another city

• He wants to leave the gang

• He wants to go back to school

• He plans to marry Sandy