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The Outsiders: Chapters 7-9

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following were not at the hospital when Ponyboy arrived from the church?

a)

Darry

b)

Sodapop

c)

Bob

d)

Reporters

2.

Who is it that convinces the doctor to share information about Johnny with the gang?

a)

Darry

b)

Sodapop

c)

Dally

d)

Two-bit

e)

Steve

3.

When he reads the newspaper, what does Ponyboy learn that he has to do as a result of running away?

a)

He has to finish school.

b)

He has to got o jail.

c)

He has to go to court.

d)

None of the above

4.

Why did Soda start sleeping next to Ponyboy?

a)

Soda is afraid of the dark.

b)

Darry wets the bed.

c)

Ponyboy had nightmares.

d)

None of the above

5.

What happened to Soda’s girl Sandy?

a)

She was forced to leave town because of threats.

b)

She was forced to leave town because she was pregnant.

c)

She chose to leave because Soda cheated.

d)

She chose to leave to pursue a new career.

6.

When Ponyboy and Two-bit stop at the Tasty Freeze, who do they run into?

a)

Bob

b)

Jerry

c)

Cherry

d)

Randy

7.

What does Randy say might have saved Bob?

a)

A good vest

b)

Enforced limits from his parents

c)

An alcoholism program

d)

The love of a good woman

8.

After Two-bit leaves, Johnny and Ponyboy talk.  What does Johnny say about being 16?

a)

It's not long enough

b)

It's too long for a kid like him

c)

It's the best time of anyone's life

d)

None of the above

9.

Who arrives to break up the discussion between Pony and Johnny?

a)

Dally

b)

Darry

c)

The doctor

d)

Johnny's mother

10.

What is strange about the relationship between Dally and Tim Sheppard?

a)

They can beat each other up and still be friends

b)

They can be friends, but will never fight one another

c)

Dally used to date Tim's sister and they are still friends

d)

Tim used to be Dally's brother-in-law and they are still friends

11.

What does Dally ask Two-bit to give him?

a)

A copy of "Gone With the Wind"

b)

A heater

c)

His prize switchbalde

d)

Marcia's phone number

12.

Which of the following things does Two-bit realize about Darry on the way home?

a)

He's not as tough as he seems.

b)

He could have been a Soc.

c)

He has a drinking problem.

d)

He is in love with Soda' girl Sandy.

13.

What news does Cherry Valance share with Two-bit and Ponyboy?

a)

The Socs will fight without weapons in the rumble

b)

The Socs will be bringing weapons to the rumble

c)

The Socs are gonna jump Dally ahead of the rumble

d)

The Socs are going to jump Ponyboy before the rumble

14.

Why did Ponyboy take a shower before the rumble?

a)

He wants Socs to know Greasers aren't dirty.

b)

He wants to impress Cherry Valance.

c)

He wants to be able to know where the fresh wounds are after the rumble.

d)

None of the above.

15.

Why do some members of the gang wear extra hair oil in their hair?

a)

They want to make sure they look good to the Soc girls.

b)

If they are goning to be called "Greasers" then they want to show off all the "grease" they can.

c)

They want the Socs' punches to slide off their hair.

d)

None of the above

16.

Which member of the gang doesn’t go in for long hair?

a)

Dally

b)

Darry

c)

Steve

d)

Two-bit

17.

What does Ponyboy notice Steve does before everything?

a)

Drink alcohol

b)

Smoke a cigarette

c)

Read the newspaper

d)

Eat chocolate cake

18.

Who is asked to start the rumble for the Greasers?

a)

Dally

b)

Tim Sheppard

c)

Darry

d)

Ponyboy

19.

How do the two “starters” of the rumble know each other?

a)

They used to be friends and play football together in high school.

b)

They used to rivals for the same girl in high school.

c)

They used to be neighbors.

d)

They used to be step-brothers until the divorce.

20.

Who arrives late to the rumble?

a)

Dally

b)

Johnny

c)

Curly Sheppard

d)

Randy

21.

How did Dally get out of the hospital?

a)

He used a switchblade

b)

He disguised himself as a doctor

c)

He seduced a nurse

d)

He drugged an orderly

22.

Who won the rumble?

a)

The Socs

b)

The Greasers

c)

The Cops

d)

None of the above

23.

Pony and Dally get pulled over by a cop.  How do they get out of trouble?

a)

They pretend Pony is sick

b)

The pretend Dally is crazy

c)

Dally uses his switchblade

d)

Ponyboy uses Dally's heater

24.

What is Dally’s advice to Ponyboy?

a)

Wise up and get hard

b)

Wise up and stay gold

c)

Stay gold

d)

None of above

25.

What are Johnny’s last words to Ponyboy?

a)

Stay gold.

b)

Get hard!

c)

I don't want to die.

d)

Parting is such sweet sorrow.