Exploring Themes in The Outsiders
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard
+11
Standards-aligned
Sophia Harris
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the main themes discussed in 'The Outsiders'?
Surrogate families, action and consequence, economic-based prejudice, and senselessness of violence
Love, friendship, betrayal, and revenge
War, peace, justice, and equality
Science, technology, environment, and health
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the greaser gang serve as a surrogate family?
They provide financial support to each other
They rely on each other for love and support in the absence of their biological families
They live together in a big house
They attend the same school
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relationship between Ponyboy and his brothers?
They are estranged and do not communicate
They have a loving relationship despite losing their parents
They are rivals and often fight
They live in different cities
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What major theme is highlighted by the actions of Ponyboy and Johnny?
Betrayal
Justice
Action and consequence
Friendship
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What consequence does Johnny's death have on Dally?
It motivates him to go to college
It triggers an overwhelming avalanche of raw emotion
It makes him happy
It has no effect on him
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does economic-based prejudice manifest in 'The Outsiders'?
Through the differences in their musical tastes
Through the differences in their favorite sports
Through the differences in their political views
Through the differences in appearance, opportunities, and attitudes between the Socs and the greasers
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What realization does Ponyboy come to about people?
People are fundamentally different based on their economic status
People are more alike than different at their core
People are always in conflict
People cannot change their social standing
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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