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WorksheetsThe Outsiders Chapter 9
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
1. In the first four paragraphs, the concrete descriptions of the injuries suffered
serve to —
show how seriously both sides take the rivalry
demonstrate that the greasers are better fighters than the Socs are
explain why the greasers are so happy when they beat the Socs
suggest that Ponyboy wasn’t hurt too badly since he can remember the
details
2. In paragraph 5, the use of the words hauled and dragged emphasizes Dally’s —
viciousness
urgency
strength
strength
3. In paragraph 15, the lines “How would I know . . . I ain’t no doc” and “Sucker!”
suggest that Dally has a tendency to be —
considerate
spiteful
uninterested
disrespectful
4. Read the following dictionary entry.
rave (rāv) v. 1. to roar with great fury 2. to speak with joyous enthusiasm
3. to speak wildly and irrationally 4. to express great admiration and praise
Which definition best matches the meaning of the word raving as it is used in
paragraph 18?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
5. The exchange between Dally and the doctor in paragraphs 21 and 22 is most
likely included in order to show that —
people of different educational levels respond differently
the doctor has likely met boys like Dally before
Dally believes violence is the way to get what one wants
Dally thinks of Johnny as a brother
6. In paragraph 28, Dally most likely says what he does to Johnny because Dally —
knows this is what Johnny wants to hear
realizes now it was the right choice to go into the church to help the children
knows this is what Ponyboy expects him to say to Johnny
is embarrassed about fighting the Socs
7. Dally’s words and actions in paragraphs 35-37 primarily reflect his feelings of —
anger at Johnny for never listening to him
powerlessness to change the situation
rage against those responsible for Johnny’s death
hope that the doctors can still do something to save Johnny
8. From this passage, the reader can conclude that —
Johnny is the first greaser to have editorials in the paper written about him
Dally borrowed Buck Merril’s T-bird without Buck’s permission
Ponyboy had never seen a dead person before
Johnny had done some thinking about fighting during his hospital stay
9. Why does Dally “scold” Johnny in paragraph 34? Support your answer with
evidence from the selection.
10. What do the doctor’s words to the two boys reveal about the doctor’s character?
Support your answer with evidence from the selection.
