Character Emotions and Events in The Outsiders

Miss Mangum reads Chapter 7 of 'The Outsiders', where Ponyboy and his friends deal with reporters and police in a hospital waiting room. They receive updates on Dally and Johnny's conditions, return home, and engage in morning routines. The group discusses a newspaper article portraying them as heroes and expresses concerns about potential separation. Ponyboy reflects on recurring dreams and the impact of recent events.

What is the setting at the beginning of Chapter 7?

• A school classroom

• A hospital waiting room

• A police station

• A courtroom

How does Ponyboy feel about the reporters and police?

• He is excited

• He is indifferent

• He is confused and overwhelmed

• He enjoys the attention

What does Sodapop do to entertain the reporters?

• He sings a song

• He tells jokes

• He dances

• He mimics TV reporters

What is the condition of Dally and Johnny?

• Johnny is fine, Dally is critical

• Both are critical

• Dally is fine, Johnny is critical

• Both are fine

What does the doctor say about Johnny's condition?

• He will be crippled for life

• He will recover fully

• He is not injured

• He has minor injuries

How do the characters feel upon returning home?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Exhausted

• Energetic

What is the morning routine in Ponyboy's house?

• They skip breakfast

• They eat out

• The first one up makes breakfast

• Everyone sleeps in

What happens when Ponyboy's friends arrive?

• They have a serious discussion

• They start a pillow fight

• They leave immediately

• They watch TV

What does the newspaper article say about the boys?

• They are criminals

• They are heroes

• They are missing

• They are in school

What is Ponyboy's fear regarding his family?

• They will be separated

• They will move away

• They will become rich

• They will forget him