WorksheetsThe Outsiders Chapters 3 and 4
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
What does this dialogue reveal about Two-Bit and Johnny's relationship?
What was Hinton's purpose for showing this?
SOPHISTICATED:
You greasers have a different set of values. You're more emotional. We're sophisticated- cool to the point of not feeling anything.
a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
having worldly knowledge and refinement
a group or class of persons enjoying superior status
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
RECKON:
I reckon it never occurred to you that your brothers might be worrying their heads off
walk as if unable to control one's movements
a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
expect, believe, or suppose
a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
STAGGER:
Five Socs were coming straight at us, and from the way they were staggering I figured they were reeling pickled.
showing scarcely suppressed anger
a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
walk as if unable to control one's movements
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
PREMONITION:
But this church gave me a kind of creepy feeling. What do you call it? Premonition?
a hostile challenge
with extreme care or delicacy
marked by docility or meekness
a feeling of evil to come
Why was Cherry and Marcia walking down the street with Two-Bit, Johnny, and Ponyboy?
They were walking to Two-Bit's home to retrieve his car, so he could give the girls a ride home.
The boys were walking the girls home.
They were walking to a diner to get something to eat.
They were walking to the park to hang out.
Why did Ponyboy run out of his house?
He forgot to give Johnny some money he owed him.
He and Soda had a fight.
Darry slapped Ponyboy in the face.
He received permission to allow Johnny to spend the night in his house, instead of out in a vacant lot, so he wanted to tell Johnny the news as soon as possible.
Why did Johnny stab Bob, the Socs, killing him?
He hated the way Bob called him names.
He needed to stop Bob from drowning Ponyboy.
He wanted to show the other Socs he could kill if he needed to.
He was drunk and didn't know what he was doing.
Who did the boys seek help from after Johnny killed Bob?
Dally
Darry
Two-Bit
Sodapop
Where did the boys hide from the police?
In an abandoned house
In an abandoned school
In an abandoned church
In an abandoned factory
Choose the characteristics which describe Ponyboy. (choose 3)
likes to read
loves his family
hates being a greaser
hates school
likes to smoke
Choose the characteristics which describe Johnny. (choose 3)
is nervous and jumpy
wants his parents to love him
fears Dallas Winston
is a cold-blooded murderer
idolizes (thinks highly of) Dallas Winston
Ponyboy thinks Darry dislikes him. (inference)
True
False
When Ponyboy sees Johnny and the dead Soc he
gets angry
walks away
laughs
gets sick
