Worksheets"The Outsiders" Ch. 7 & 8
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
What does Pony do before the media takes his picture?
Pony drinks a Pepsi
Pony calls Darry at his job
Pony finds a new shirt
Pony finds some oil/gel for his hair
Why does Pony suspect that Darry and Soda had not had much sleep during the previous nights?
Pony thinks their house was too cold
Pony thinks they were worrying about him
Pony thinks Soda had run away too
Pony thinks the police had been bothering them late at night
Why does the doctor not initially give medical information about Dally and Johnny to the Curtis Brothers?
The doctor says he can reveal such information only to family members
The doctor says that the records were destroyed
The doctor says that he must report immediately to the surgery room
The doctor thinks the Curtis brothers aren’t smart enough to understand
What does Pony say about some of the other Greasers’ emotions?
They cry like crazy around strangers
They cry only when someone dies
They forgot how to cry
They forgot how to love each other
What does Pony say about Soda’s emotions?
Soda laughs nonstop even during tragedies
Soda laughs nonstop only when Two-Bit tells jokes
Soda laughs nonstop only around girls
Soda laughs nonstop but will be stone-faced when sad news arrives
Why does Darry leave the front door unlocked every night?
Darry says they don’t have the money to repair the lock
Darry says he leaves the door open for Child Protective Services
Darry isn’t afraid of any robbers
Darry wants the dog to be able to go outside during the night
What was the last food item Pony ate before trying to cook eggs?
a baloney sandwich
a BBQ sandwich
an ice cream dessert
a hamburger
What secret does Pony reveal about the Soc-Greaser conflict?
Most adults don’t know about Bob’s illegal drinking
Most adults don’t know about the labels young people give each other
Most adults participate in the conflict
What scares Pony most about the newspaper article?
the possibility of Darry having to find a third job
the possibility of Soda losing his gas station job
the possibility of Pony being sent somewhere else to live
the possibility of Pony being sent to a different school
Why did Darry once become infuriated with Steve?
Steve once said Darry was all muscles and no intelligence
Steve once said Darry’s job was a girl’s job
Steve once borrowed Darry’s jacket without permission
Steve once lied to Soda and Darry about Pony
11.Why does the doctor urge Pony to be very active after he arrives home from the hospital?
Being active will help him quit smoking
Being active will make him so tired he won't have the nightmares
Being active will help him look like Paul Newman
Being active will prevent the Socs from catching him again
Why does Darry rarely call Soda by his nickname, “Pepsi-Cola”?
Darry knows that only their father called him by this special name
Darry knows that only their mother called him by this special name
Darry knows that Soda hates all nicknames
Darry knows that Soda actually prefers Dr. Pepper
What does Two-Bit brag about having a reputation for being?
intelligent
lazy
a funny jokester
a tough fighter/brawler
Why does Pony announce that he and Two-Bit are going to clean the house?
Pony knows that Darry can’t afford a cleaning service
Pony knows that Steve’s father might visit
Pony knows that Oklahoma’s Child Protective Services might visit
Pony knows that Darry will ground him if the house isn’t cleaned
Pony’s feeling when seeing Socs step out of a blue Mustang?
fearful
nervous
tempted to tell a few jokes
hateful
While sitting in Randy's car, what does Pony observe about Randy’s appearance?
Randy looks younger than his age
Randy looks exactly his age
Randy looks older than his age
Randy looks overdressed in his expensive clothes
According to Randy, what mistakes did Bob’s parents make in raising him?
Bob’s parents physically abused him
Bob’s parents made excuses for his misbehavior
Bob's parents worked too much
Bob's parents yelled and cussed at him
What does Two-Bit do to reveal that he has no clue about the serious conversation Pony just had with Randy?
Two-Bit lights a cigarette
Two-Bit challenges Randy to a fight
Two-Bit throws a rock at Randy’s blue Mustang
Two-Bit changes the subject after Pony describes the conversation
What is the reason Two-Bit and Pony at first are not allowed to see Johnny?
Johnny is in surgery
Johnny requested no visitors
Johnny was in critical condition
Johnny’s room was too crowded with nurses
Why does Two-Bit “pretend not to notice” Johnny’s pale skin color?
Two-Bit is in denial of Johnny’s actual condition
Two-Bit’s eyes were giving him trouble
Two-Bit had never seen an injured person before
Two-Bit is in denial of the Socs’ hatred of the Greasers
How is Two-Bit’s jokester personality illustrated in his comment: “Don’t y’all run off”?
Pony is a slow runner
Johnny is too injured to run
Pony can’t run because he injured his ankle in the fire
Johnny is scheduled for surgery within the hour
What does Pony mean by saying that the gang needs Johnny as much as Johnny needs the gang?
Johnny is the glue holding the gang together
Johnny helps the Greasers fix their cars
Johnny helps the Greasers avoid police
Johnny helps the Greasers meet amiable Socs like Cherry
What does Two-Bit mean by wishing that if any Greaser had to die that it would be anyone but Johnny? How can the Greasers get along without anyone except Johnny?
Johnny is the most intelligent Greaser
Johnny does something for the Greasers than only Pony can do too
Johnny does something for the Greasers than only he can do
Johnny teaches the Greasers about new fighting techniques
Why does Pony finally feel some affection and understanding toward Dally?
Pony realizes how much Dally cares about Johnny
Pony realizes how much Dally’s parents had neglected him
Pony realizes how much Dally actually cares about him
Why do Pony and Two-Bit leave after giving Dally the knife?
They know their movie starts soon
They know they are due at the police station for an interview
They know Dally is angry and unpredictable
They know Dally is severely injured and doctors will begin surgery soon
Why does Pony beg Two-Bit not to tell Darry about him feeling sick?
Pony hates taking aspirin
Pony hates drinking water
Pony still wants to see the movie
Pony still wants to participate in the rumble
While waiting for the bus, what conclusion do Pony and Two-Bit reach?
Johnny may not survive
Dally may not survive
Darry may lose his job
Darry has several Soc-like characteristics
What conclusion does Pony reach about Two-Bit and Soda?
Two-Bit is tougher
Two-Bit and Soda are different
Soda is tougher
Two-Bit and Soda are very similar
Why does Pony feel that Cherry should visit Johnny?
Pony fears Johnny is near death
Pony fears Johnny may never walk again
Pony believes that Bob had caused Johnny’s injuries
Pony believes that Bob wasn’t a bad guy
What realization (light bulb moment) does Pony have about Cherry?
Cherry is mistaken about Johnny’s character
Cherry thinks Pony and Johnny are the same
Cherry sees Soda and Darry the same way
Cherry sees Bob and Dally the same way
What prevents Pony from storming off after his conversation with Cherry?
Seeing girls cry negatively affects Pony
Two-Bit instructs him to stay
Pony realizes that he dropped something
Seeing Cherry’s Sting-Ray captured his attention
What does Pony notice as he finally leaves the vacant lot for home (after the conversation with Cherry)?
another way that Dally will never love Cherry
another way that Cherry is like him
another way Cherry is aloof
As Pony leaves the vacant lot for home, is he still planning to participate in the “rumble”?
Yes
No
