WorksheetsThe Outsiders Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 27mins
How did Ponyboy and Johnny get to the old church?
Dallas drove them
They hopped a freight train
Bus
They walked
Who writes Ponyboy a letter while he is at the church?
Soda
Darry
Dally
Steve
Which character is Ponyboy's lighthearted older brother?
Sodapop
Rootbeer
Randy
Darry
Which character is Ponyboy's smart, demanding oldest brother?
Two-Bit
Tim
Darry
Sodapop
Which character is a violent greaser with a long police record?
Two-Bit Matthews
Pony boy
Dally
Johnny
In what decade does this novel take place?
1960s
1950s
1980s
1890s
What is the main reason that the Greasers and the Socs fight?
they like different music
they like different football teams
they are from different social classes
they live on opposite sides of town
Where does this novel take place?
Oklahoma
Texas
California
Arizona
What is the difference between a Greaser and a Soc?
Greaser- Rich/ Soc- Poor
Greaser- Nerds/ Soc- Criminals
Greaser- Poor/ Soc- Rich
Nothing
Who dropped out of school?
Dally
Ponyboy
Soda
Darry
What caused Ponyboy to get sick while hiding out in the church?
It was cold and dusty.
He got sick from eating too much baloney.
He smoked too much.
He was sick with worry over their situation.
What is the significance of the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" in the novel?
It represents the Greasers' inevitable victory over the Socs.
It symbolizes the fleeting nature of youth and innocence.
It is a code used by the Greasers to plan their attacks.
It signifies the wealth and power of the Socs.
How does Johnny Cade change throughout the novel?
He becomes more violent and joins a rival gang.
He gains confidence and stands up for what he believes in.
He becomes disillusioned with gang life and leaves town.
He doesn't change; he remains a static character.
Why do Johnny and Ponyboy run away?
They are bored and seeking adventure.
They have been falsely accused of a crime.
Johnny kills Bob Sheldon in self-defense.
They want to join a circus.
What does Ponyboy learn about the Socs by the end of the novel?
They are all evil and not to be trusted.
They have problems and feel pain just like the Greasers.
They are superior in every way to the Greasers.
They are planning to leave town forever.
How does Ponyboy's view of the Socs change by the end of the novel?
He believes all Socs are evil and cannot be trusted.
He realizes that Socs have problems and feelings too.
He decides to join the Socs to escape his life as a Greaser.
His view doesn't change; he still hates the Socs.
How does the community view the Socs and the Greasers?
Both groups are seen as troublemakers.
Socs are viewed favorably, while Greasers are seen as delinquents.
Greasers are well-respected, while Socs are disliked.
Both groups are equally respected.
How does Ponyboy's relationship with Darry change by the end of the novel?
They become more distant
They understand and appreciate each other more
They no longer speak to each other
Their relationship remains the same
How does Ponyboy's perspective on the Socs change by the end of the novel?
He hates them more than ever
He realizes they have problems too
He becomes indifferent towards them
He wants to become a Soc
