WorksheetsThe Outsiders Character Analysis Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Who is it?
“I have light-brown, almost red hair and greenish gray eyes. I wish they were more gray, because I hate most guys that have green eyes, but I have to be content with what I have.”
Darry
Dally
Ponyboy
Sodapop
Who is it?
“He was cocky, smart, and Soda’s best buddy since grade school.”
Dally
Johnny
Two-Bit
Steve
Who is it?
“He’s always happy-go-lucky and grinning. He gets drunk on just plain living. And he understands everybody.”
Soda
Two-Bit
Steve
Darry
Who is it?
“He had gray eyes and a wide grin, and he couldn’t stop making funny remarks to save his life. You couldn’t shut up that guy...”
Dally
Two-Bit
Steve
Bob
Who is it?
“He was the gang’s pet, everyone’s kid brother.”
Soda
Ponyboy
Dally
Johnny
Who is it?
“His eyes were blue, blazing ice, cold with a hatred of the whole world. He was tougher than the rest of us-tougher, colder, meaner.”
Dally
Bob
Darry
Steve
Ponyboy was jumped by the Socs on his way home from the movies because __________
he was alone
he had picked a fight with a Soc
he was dating a Soc's girl
they thought he was Johnny
Darry treated Ponyboy the way he did because __________
he couldn't stand his younger brother
all big brothers act this way
he was overwhelmed by his adult responsibilities since their parents' death
Ponyboy always got into trouble
After the Socs beat up Johnny, he __________
began carrying a six-inch switchblade
started smoking
told his parents
got a gun
According to Soda, he dropped out of school because __________
he's dumb
he needed to work for Pony's sake
he wanted to prove he could hold a job
he wanted to get married
When Two-Bit comes up behind Pony and Johnny at the drive-in, Johnny feels __________
silly
frightened
happy
embarrassed
Ponyboy finds it easier to talk to Darry than Sodapop.
True
False
Darry would have been a Soc if it had not been for his brothers.
True
False
Who is the narrator of the story?
S.E. Hinton
Ponyboy Curtis
Dallas Winston
Johhny Cade
How did the Curtis brothers’ parents die?
In a car accident.
In a boating accident.
In a roller-coaster accident.
They didn't die.
"You don't ever use your head" is a quote ABOUT which character?
Two Bit
Ponyboy
Johnny
Darry
Who are Ponyboy's older brothers?
Dally & Soda
Soda & Darry
Two-Bit & Dally
Soda & Johnny
Which greaser is considered the "pet" of the group and has an abusive father?
Steve
Johnny
Dally
Two-Bit
When does the novel take place?
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
What is Ponyboy's real name?
Frederick
Walter
Jason
Ponyboy
