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WorksheetsThe Outsiders
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 33mins
S.E. Hinton wrote The Outsider's in which character's point of view?
Darry
Johnny
The Curtis Brothers
Ponyboy
What is the point of view?
First Person Narrative
Third Person Limited
Second Person Narrative
The setting, mostly takes place where?
a small town in Illinois
A suburb in Tulsa, Oklahoma
A church in California
A suburb in Tulsa, Iowa
Who's real name is Keith
Two-Bits
Sodapop
Steve
Ponyboy
Whom does Johnny idolize?
Dally
Sodapop
Darry
Steve
What does "Tuff" mean
Stupid
Hard
Wild
Cool
In Chapter 1, Ponyboy says, "I was still lying and I knew it. I lie to myself all the time, but I never believe me". What is he lying to himself about?
He doesn't love Darry
He always lies to himself because he cannot handle the truth
He doesn't care about anyone but himself
What is something that can be viewed as a symbol(s) that represent the greasers?
Long, greasy hair
Madras shirts
Mustangs
All of the above
Which of the following can be viewed as symbol(s) to represent the Socs?
Madras Shirts
Mustangs
Rings
All of the above
Which of the following factored into shaping Johnny being a shy, nervous kid?
His verbally abusive mother
His drunk, belligerent, physically abusive father
Being jumped by the Socs
All of the above
Who does Ponyboy feel comfortable enough to discuss clouds, sunsets, and poetry with?
Cherry, Dally, Sodapop
Johnny, Cherry, Sodapop
Johnny, Cherry, Darry
How does Pony get a concussion?
a wooden beam fell on him during the fire
his brother hit him
a Socs kicked him in the head during the rumble
he fell on his head climbing a tree
In Chapter 2, Cherry tells Ponyboy, "things are rough all over". Finally, in Chapter 7, Ponyboy finds out what she men.
What does she mean?
everyone watches the sunsets
Socs have it harder than Greasers
Cherry is secretly a Greaser
Everyone has problems
Why did Ponyboy say Dally wanted to die
He felt guilty for the church fire
Johnny was all he had, and now he's gone
He didn't want to die, the cops are the bad guys
The major THEME of The Outsiders is
always carry a heater
get to know someone before you judge them
the rich and poor will never get along
all of the above
there is no theme
How is Ponyboy different from the rest of the gang
he doesn't like to fight
he likes girls, beer, and guns
he killed a Soc
he wants to be a Soc
What is the main difference between Tim Sheppard's gang and the greasers?
Shepard's was more organized and had 1 leader
The greasers was more organized and had 1 leader
Shepard's gang wore different colors
Tim Shepard used to be a Socs
What did Johnny tell Ponyboy before he died?
"Keep fighting"
"Take care of Cherry"
"Tell my parents, 'I love them"'
"Stay Golden"
While Ponyboy was sick for several days, what did he keep saying?
Sodapop was responsible for Johnny's death
He does not like Darry
He does not like baloney
Bob was responsible for Johnny's death
What decade does this story take place?
1990s
1960s
1970s
1980s
Who thinks Pony is a tag along?
Two-Bits
Dallas
Sodapop
Steve Randle
What is Ponyboy's real name
Ponyboy Curtis
James Curtis
Pony Oh Boy Curtis
Philip Ben Curtis
Which Greaser was in jail a the early age of 10?
Darry
Two-Bits
Dallas
Steve Randle
What was Soda's horse's name
Mickey Mouse
Spongebob Squarepants
Pluto
Sandy
(T/F)
Dally as shot and killed by the police for aiming a heater at them.
True
False
(T/F)
Cherry went to the hospital to see Johnny
True
False
(T/F)
Sodapop's real name is Keith.
True
False
(T/F)
Ponyboy testified at his court hearing telling his side of the night Bob died.
True
False
(T/F)
Johnny left note for Ponyboy inside his copy of Gone with the Wind
True
Flase
(T/F)
Dally broke his back trying to save the kids from the burning church
True
Flase
Which TWO (choose 2) jumped Johnny the first time?
Tim
Bob
Steve
Randy
Where did Johnny and Pony meet Cherry Marcia?
The Drive-In
The Lot
Nightly Double
At school
Who was a spy for the Greasers?
Randy
Cherry
Marcia
Bob
Which Greaser would have been a Soc if it wasn't for the gang?
Dally
Sodapop
Tim
Darry
After Johnny killed Bob, who did they turn to for help?
Dally W
Steve Randle
Two-Bits
The Police
What item(s) did Dally give the boys to get away
Heater
Dry clothing
A car
A plan
Hair dye
Who said it?
"They had scared him [Johnny] that much. He would kill the next person who jumped him. Nobody was ever going to beat him like that again. Not over his dead body..."
(a)
Who said it?
"The first thing I knew I was telling her about Mickey Mouse, Soda's horse. Soda had this buckskin horse, only it wasn't his. It belonged to a guy who kept it at the stables where Soda worked. Mickey Mouse as Soda's horse, thought."
(a)
Who said it?
"We gotta get even with the Socs. For Johnny."
(a)
Who said it?
"Ponyboy, sometimes you just don't use your head."
(a)
Who said it?
"Stay Gold"
(a)
A wise-cracker
Dallas (Dally)
Sodapop
Darry
Johnny
Two-Bits
Tough, cold, mean
Dallas (Dally)
Sodapop
Darry
Johnny
Two-Bits
Serious, determined, father-like
Dallas (Dally)
Sodapop
Darry
Johnny
Two-Bits
attractive, like a Greek God
Dallas (Dally)
Sodapop
Darry
Johnny
Two-Bits
Frightened, abused
Dallas (Dally)
Sodapop
Darry
Johnny
Two-Bits
A spy for the Greasers
Ponyboy
Cherry
Sandy
Bob
Randy
The youngest of the Greasers
Ponyboy
Cherry
Sandy
Bob
Randy
The Soc who was killed
Ponyboy
Cherry
Sandy
Bob
Randy
The Socs that "befriends" Pony by the end of the novel
Pony
Cherry
Sandy
Bob
Randy
A greaser girlfriend, who moved to Florida
Ponyboy
Cherry
Sandy
Bob
Randy
