The Outsiders Quiz

What is the primary setting of 'The Outsiders'?

• 1970s California

• 1950s New York

• 1960s Oklahoma

• 1980s Texas

Who narrates the story of 'The Outsiders'?

• Sodapop Curtis

• Ponyboy Curtis

• Johnny Cade

• Dallas Winston

What event forces Ponyboy and Johnny to go into hiding?

• A fight with the Socs

• A school expulsion

• A car accident

• A robbery

What book does Ponyboy read to Johnny while they are hiding?

• Gone With the Wind

• To Kill a Mockingbird

• The Great Gatsby

• Moby Dick

What heroic act do Ponyboy and Johnny perform at the church?

• They save a group of children from a fire

• They help an elderly woman

• They stop a robbery

• They rescue a dog

What are Johnny's last words to Ponyboy?

• Stay strong

• Stay gold

• Stay brave

• Stay true

What is the outcome of the final rumble between the Greasers and the Socs?

• It ends in a draw

• Both sides call a truce

• The Greasers win

• The Socs win

What theme is highlighted by the rivalry between the Greasers and the Socs?

• Friendship

• Class conflict

• Adventure

• Romance

What does Ponyboy realize about the divisions between the Greasers and the Socs?

• They are based on personal grudges

• They are largely based on class and misunderstandings

• They are caused by family feuds

• They are due to geographical differences

Who is the author of 'The Outsiders'?

• J.K. Rowling

• S.E. Hinton

• Harper Lee

• Mark Twain