The Outsiders and the 1960s Context Quiz

What is the main focus of the course as introduced in the beginning?

• Learning about the 1960s music

• Exploring modern English literature

• Reading and analyzing 'The Outsiders'

• Studying the Civil Rights Movement

Which of the following was a common clothing style for men in the 1960s?

• Cargo shorts and t-shirts

• Formal suits and ties

• Skinny jeans and hoodies

• Bell-bottom pants and leather jackets

Who was NOT a famous personality mentioned from the 1960s?

• The Beatles

• Albert Einstein

• Neil Armstrong

• Martin Luther King

What was the primary goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

• To increase economic growth

• To end the Vietnam War

• To promote space exploration

• To gain civil rights for African Americans

Which event marked the United States' achievement in the Space Race?

• Launching the first satellite

• Landing on the moon

• Sending the first human to space

• Building the first space station

What motivated S.E. Hinton to write 'The Outsiders'?

• To address the lack of realistic literature for teenagers

• To create a fantasy world

• To write a historical novel

• To explore science fiction themes

Under what name did S.E. Hinton publish 'The Outsiders'?

• S.E. Hinton

• Susan Hinton

• S. Eloise

• Eloise Hinton

What is the main conflict in 'The Outsiders'?

• A war between two countries

• A battle between two rival gangs

• A struggle between two social classes

• A conflict between two families

In 'The Outsiders', what does the term 'fuzz' refer to?

• The police

• A type of clothing

• A type of music

• A type of hairstyle

What does the term 'rumble' mean in the context of 'The Outsiders'?

• A loud noise

• A dance party

• A fight

• A car race