WorksheetsThe Outsiders Quiz - Chapters 5-9
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 6mins
Why was Pony upset about getting a haircut?
He was proud of his hair.
He hated wearing hats.
It was his trademark as a greaser.
A & C
What was Johnny's favorite part of Gone With the Wind?
He liked the gallant Southern gentlemen.
He could identify with Scarlett's attachment to the land.
He liked the battle scenes.
He liked when Rhett told Scarlett off.
When Dally finally arrives at the church, what news does he bring?
The police are looking for them towards Texas.
Cherry is a spy for the Greasers.
The Socs and Greasers are having a rumble the next night.
All of the above
What did Johnny announce after his fifth barbecue sandwich?
He was stuffed full and had never had such delicious food.
He was ready for part two of their plan.
He wanted them to go back and turn themselves in.
He was going to throw up.
Describe Johnny's relationship with his parents.
His parents were a close loving family.
His parents ignored him and beat him up.
Johnny hated his parents but they loved him.
Johnny didn't care about his parents and they didn't care about him.
What happened when Johnny, Pony and Dally returned to the church?
The preacher found them.
The police had surrounded the building and were waiting for them.
They blew up the church.
The church had caught on fire.
What additional problem did the three brothers face after Pony's return?
They might be separated into foster homes.
They had been kicked out of their home.
They had to go to a detention center.
Darry lost his job and could no longer support them.
Why did Randy want to talk to Pony?
He wanted to tell Pony to leave Cherry alone.
He wanted to gloat about Johnny's death.
He wanted to try to call off the rumble.
He wanted to offer Pony a job.
When Johnny's mother came to visit him at the hospital, what was Johnny's reaction?
He rejects her.
He is overjoyed.
He has to be physically restrained to keep from hitting her.
He throws his tray of food at her.
Why wouldn't Cherry go visit Johnny?
She couldn't make time to go see him. She was too busy.
She was afraid she'd try to kill him.
Johnny killed Bob; she couldn't stand to look at Johnny.
She couldn't stand hospitals.
What did Pony say was the difference between Tim's gang and his?
Pony's gang was organized and had a leader.
Tim's gang was organized and had a leader.
Tim's gang was just buddies who stuck together.
Tim's gang was more desperate.
Identify Paul Holden.
He tried to call off the rumble at the last minute.
He was Cherry's new boyfriend.
He was Pony's friend.
He was Darry's old football team buddy who threw the first
punch in the final rumble.
Who "won" the rumble?
Socs
Greasers
No one
Where did Dally take Pony after the rumble?
to the hospital emergency room
to the movies
to the hospital to see Johnny
home
How do we know Dally felt at least partially responsible for Johnny's fate?
He taught Johnny about the importance of being heroic.
He kept Johnny from becoming "hard.."
He forced his ideas about putting others before yourself onto Johnny.
None of the above
What advice did Dally give to Pony on the way to the hospital after the rumble?
"Get tough like me and you won't get hurt."
"Do unto other as you want them to do unto you."
"Move away while you can."
"Revenge is always best."
What were Johnny's last words to Ponyboy?
"Tell my mother I'm sorry."
"Have a rumble for me."
"Remember to look out for yourself, Ponyboy."
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold...."
