WorksheetsThe Outsiders - Characters
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which character has to care for his 2 brothers and didn't go to college because his family couldn't afford it?
Ponyboy Curtis
Sodapop Curtis
Darry Curtis
Dally Winston
Which character is Soda's best friend and works at the same gas station as Soda?
Dally Winston
Cherry Valance
Ponyboy Curtis
Steve Randle
"He had a nervous, suspicious look in his eyes" and "He was the gang's pet, everyone's kid brother" describe which character?
Johnny Cade
Ponyboy Curtis
Sodapop Curtis
Two-bit Matthews
Which character was arrested at the age of 10 and used to spend time in New York getting into gang fights?
Darry Curtis
Dally Winston
Cherry Valance
Two-bit Matthews
Which character is the oldest Greaser and is always making jokes?
Darry Curtis
Ponyboy Curtis
Sodapop Curtis
Two-bit Matthews
Which character is the narrator and a caring, sensitive guy?
Ponyboy Curtis
Sodapop Curtis
Two-bit Matthews
Steve Randle
Who is the redheaded Soc that receives a ride home from the Greasers?
Steve Randle
Cherry Valance
Marcia
Ponyboy Curtis
What famous musician do the Greasers really love?
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
Elvis Presley
Kodak Black
What famous musicians do the Socs prefer?
Elvis Presley
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
Cardi B
Which character was known for his good looks and dropped out of school?
Darry Curtis
Ponyboy Curtis
Dally Winston
Sodapop Curtis
How would you describe Ponyboy and Darry's relationship?
They love each other and get along like normal brothers.
Darry cares about Ponyboy but is overprotective, and it often comes across as rude.
Ponyboy hates Darry because he hits him all of the time.
These characters do not interact, so they don't have a relationship.
How would you describe Ponyboy and Soda's relationship?
Soda is mean to Ponyboy and makes him want to run away.
Soda and Ponyboy are best friends and go to school together.
Soda ignores Ponyboy because he is his little brother.
Soda is nurturing and kind to Ponyboys. He is protective of Ponyboy and his feelings.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of The Greasers?
They are very protective of each other.
They have lots of money.
They smoke and drink and fight when necessary.
They generally do not get along with the Socs.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of The Socs?
They have more money than Greasers.
They will often jump a Greaser when they see one alone.
They have a better reputation than Greasers even though they get in trouble just as often.
They are all from New York City.
What is the best inference that can be made about Johnny?
Johnny loves his family and thinks he is in a good home.
Johnny wishes that he and Ponyboy could switch places so that he would have brothers that cared about him.
Johnny's real family is The Greasers. They are the only ones who care for him and stand up for him.
Johnny has done enough bad things to deserve the way his family treats him.
