WorksheetsThe Outsiders
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 6hrs 32mins
Which character is Soda's best friend, always fights with his father, and works at the gas station?
Randy
Steve
Dally
Two Bit
who wrote the book?
Johnny
Dally
Sodapop
Ponyboy
why did Ponyboy write the book?
imagine if you were Johnny at the park, how would you have handled Bob and the other Socs?
Select the best option that describes Dallas?
wise-cracker
tough, cold, and mean
frightened, abused
handsome, like a Greek God
Select the option that best describes Darry
tough, cold, mean
attractive, like a Greek God
serious and determined
Wise-cracker
Select the best option to describe Johnny
frightened, abused
attractive like a Greek God
Wise-cracker
tough, cold, mean
Select the best option that describes Sodapop
Handsome, like a Greek God
tough, cold, mean
frightened, abused
determined, serious
wise-cracker
Select the best option that describes Two-Bit
wise-cracker
handsome, like a Greek God
determined serious
frightened, abused
Ponyboy saw Johnny stab Bob.
true
false
How do Mr. and Mrs. Curtis die?
They drowned on a fishing trip.
They were in a car accident.
A plane crash.
They both got really sick.
What food item do Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darry enjoy for breakfast?
Donuts
Bacon
Chocolate Cake
Sausage
Who is the youngest Greaser?
Johnny
Darry
Ponyboy
Dally
Which Greaser takes pride in their switchblade?
Two-Bit
Steve
Johnny
Ponyboy
Who waited for Ponyboy in the hospital?
Two-Bit and Steve
Darry and Sodapop
Dally and Cherry
What parenting mistake did Randy feel Bob's parents made?
What item do the Curtis brothers always have in the ice box for breakfast in the morning?
Chocolate cake.
Brownies.
Cupcakes.
The headline read: __________ _________ turn _________
Young hoods, heroes
Teenage boys, heroes
Innocent teens, evil
Juvenile Delinquents, heroes
What do the police charge Johnny with?
First degree murder
Second degree murder
Manslaughter
Drug dealing
Sodapop likes his eggs with ...
tomatoes
bacon
grape jelly
peanut butter
Cherry admires the Greasers because of their honest, open feelings.
True
False
Even after winning the rumble, the Greasers realize that not much will change in their lives.
True
False
The Outsiders shows that both Greasers and Socs have problems during their teenage years.
True
False
The Socs are thought to be much more in line with society's rules and attitudes than the Greasers are.
True
False
The Greasers receive a great deal of guidance from their parents and other adults.
False
True
Who is the author of The Outsiders?
S. E. Hinton
JK Rowling
Nicholas Sparks
Judy Blume
which character are you most like?
Cherry
Two-Bit
Johnny
Randy
Ponyboy
what describes Johnny (2)
small
annoying
fragile
tall
Which of the following explains why the narrator, Ponyboy, is all by himself at the beginning of the novel?
Nobody really cares to spend time with Ponyboy because he is too young.
Ponyboy likes to watch movies and be undisturbed in doing so.
Ponyboy wandered away from his gang and got lost.
Ponyboy clearly has no interest in spending time with anyone else.
How does Ponyboy feel about his brother Sodapop?
Ponyboy hates being bossed around by Sodapop.
Ponyboy pities Sodapop because he is not as smart as the rest of the gang.
Ponyboy loves Sodapop more than he's ever loved anyone else.
Ponyboy's feeling toward Sodapop is indifferent.
Why does Ponyboy say that Greasers can't really walk alone too often?
Greasers tend to get lost far too easily.
Greasers might get arrested by the police.
Greasers often become lonely and upset.
Greasers often get jumped by the Socs.
"Socs" is an abbreviation used by the Greasers to identify...
the Sockets.
the South Side Gang.
the Societies.
the Socials.
Which of the following is not something that a Greaser typically wears?
Madras shirt.
Blue jeans.
Leather jacket.
Tennis shoes.
How does Ponyboy describe the neighborhood where he grew up?
His neighborhood is full of degenerates.
His neighborhood is very wealthy.
His neighborhood is perfect.
His neighborhood is tigh-knit.
What does the reader learn about Ponyboy at school?
At school, Ponyboy makes good grades.
At school, Ponyboy bakes good cakes.
At school, Ponyboy wears cool shades.
At school, Ponyboyo cheats on tests.
When Ponyboy is confronted by the Socs, the Socs threaten to...
Cut Ponyboy's face.
Cut Ponyboy's hair.
Slash Ponyboy's tires.
Rip Ponyboy's jacket.
Who is Keith Matthews and how did he earn his nickname?
Johnny, and he earned his nickname because he once bit two Socs during a fight.
Darry, and he earned his nickname because he used to own a car that broke in half.
Slasher, and he earned his nickname because he fractured his leg in two places.
Two-Bit, and he earned his nickname because he always has to get his two-bits worth in.
Which of the following explains why Darry is as strict as he is with Ponyboy?
Darry resents having to take care of Ponyboy.
Darry wants Ponyboy to behave so that they won't be separated by the State.
Darry is jealous because Pony will be able to go to college.
Darry wants to be a teacher and needs to practice formal discipline.
___ is the only person who can tease Darry.
Sodapop
Johnny
Dally
Steve
Which of the following does Ponyboy consider to be a weakness, and tries not to do after he is jumped?
Run away when he is asked if he is ok.
Tell the truth about whether or not he was scared.
Cry in front of the rest of the Greasers.
Admit to being wrong for being out by himself, with any of the other Greasers.
As he is leaving the movies, which of the following events builds suspense within the plot?
It is dark outside and Ponyboy realizes he has to walk home by himself.
Ponyboy hears strange noises.
Ponyboy loses his way and ends up in a Soc neighborhood.
As he is walking home, Ponyboy notices that a car is following him.
She answered him in such a way that it was unclear would mean that she answered him
ornery
gingerly
vaguely
aloofly
Even though he was in big trouble and was scared to death, he acted very calm, relaxed, and if he does not care. He acted -
deliquently
nonchalantly
gingerly
vaguely
Young people -- good or bad -- are considered to be
juveniles
elites
fuzz
savvy
The police have unfairly been called many disrespectful names. In the 60s they were often referred to by juveniles as the
fuzz
ornery
elite
aloofs
Johnny was so badly injured that he had to move very carefully or___________________ so he would not be in so much pain.
vaguely
gingerly
ornery
nonchalantly
