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WorksheetsThe Outsiders Review
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which character saves Johnny from the fire?
Ponyboy
Dally
Darry
Jerry
Which character is a wisecracker and talented shoplifter?
Dally
Two-bit
Steve
Sandy
Which character is the Soc that is killed in the novel?
Steve
Johnny
Sandy
Bob
Which character is the Soc that helps by spying?
Sandy
Cherry
Marcia
Steve
Which character is Soda's girlfriend?
Sandy
Cherry
Marcia
Johnny
Which character is the narrator of the story?
Johnny
Ponyboy
Sodapop
Darry
Which character is the Soc that refuses to fight in the rumble?
Steve
Dally
Randy
Tim
Which character is Soda's best friend?
Steve
Sandy
Johnny
Bob
Which character is after Dally for slicing his tires?
Steve
Johnny
Tim
Two-Bit
Which character is the dark-eyed, frightened pet of the gang?
Ponyboy
Sodapop
Two-Bit
Johnny
Why does Dally sneak into the movies?
He doesn't have the money to pay.
He wants to show the boys how to get in free.
He needs to see Cherry.
He goes out of his way to break laws.
None of the above
Why is Ponyboy ashamed of Soda?
He got his girlfriend pregnant.
He won't stand up to Darry.
He is a dropout.
He steals cars.
None of the above.
What does Cherry tell Pony about the Socs?
They are nothing like the Greasers.
They have it tough, too.
They are all pretty good people
They are hot-headed like the Greasers.
None of these
How do Ponyboy and Johnny disguise themselves?
They grow beards
They change their names.
They buy new clothes.
They dye and cut their hair.
None of these.
At the beginning of the book, Ponyboy thinks Darry:
wants to put him in a boys' home
will help him get through college
trusts his judgment
needs to go back to school
After the murder in the park, who do Johnny and Ponyboy go to for help?
Darry
The Police
Sodapop
Dally
While they are hiding out, Johnny and Pony play cards and:
shoot at birds
read
talk about going to Texas
plan to get back at the Socs
During the rescue, Johnny becomes:
unable to react
frightened
angry when he is bitten
sure of himself
What does Cherry say Bob and Dally share?
a tough attitude
handsome looks
a love of danger
leadership qualities
What does Ponyboy believe is the only reason to fight?
pride
hate
friendship
self-defense
Ponyboy and Cherry talk about being able to see the sunset as a sign of:
what they share
how they see things differently
being on the same side
needing companionship
Why does Dallas (Dally) die?
He wants to.
He is unarmed.
He is a suspect in Bob's death
He wants to prove how tough he is.
What is Ponyboy surprised by at the hearing?
The judge's harsh demeanor.
The lack of evidence against him.
Only being asked questions about his home life.
The lack of sympathy from the jury.
What does Ponyboy find at the end of the novel?
Two-Bit's switchblade
Dally's letter
Johnny's letter
His real parents
Choose the word that matches the following definition: The decorative front of a building
Rarity
Nonchalant
Facade
Sage
Choose the word that matches the following definition: Lack of interest; indifference
Rarity
Nonchalant
Gingerly
Sage
Choose the word that matches the following definition: That which is uncommon
Gingerly
Facade
Rarity
Sage
Choose the word that matches the following definition: Unbelieving; skeptical
Rarity
Contempt
Unfathomable
Incredulous
Choose the word that matches the following definition: Scorn or disrespect
Contempt
Gingerly
Defiance
Unfathomable
Choose the word that matches the following definition: Difficult or possible to understand
Incredulous
Nonchalant
Unfathomable
Sage
Choose the word that matches the following definition: Wise or a wise person
Contempt
Sage
Rueful
Gingerly
Choose the word that matches the following definition: Regret; to feel sorry for
Rueful
Incredulous
Defiance
Contempt
Choose the word that matches the following definition: Resistance to authority; disregard; contempt
Defiance
Sage
Unfathomable
Gingerly
Choose the word that matches the following definition: Cautious; with great care
Rarity
Nonchalant
Sage
Gingerly
What does Ponyboy realize about Darry at the rumble?
He has a lot of affection for his old football buddies.
He likes being a Greaser.
He fights out of hatred.
He is ashamed of being a Greaser
In what point of view is the novel written?
First Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Objective
Omniscient
What is the setting of the novel?
Los Angeles, California
Tulsa, Oklahoma
New York City, New York
Chicago, Illinois
What does Johnny advise Ponyboy to do at the end of the novel?
Stay in school
Stay with the gang
Carry a switchblade
Stay gold
What is the main difference between Socs and Greasers?
Their view of social issues
Their ability to avoid fights
How they dress
Their social status
