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WorksheetsThe Outsiders 8-12 Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What does abruptly mean?
quickly and without warning
found not guilty
change direction suddenly
the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or otherwise in circumstances not amounting to murder.
What does manslaughter mean?
quickly and without warning
found not guilty
change direction suddenly
the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or otherwise in circumstances not amounting to murder.
What does veered mean?
quickly and without warning
found not guilty
changed direction suddenly
the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or otherwise in circumstances not amounting to murder.
What does acquitted mean?
quickly and without warning
found not guilty
changed direction suddenly
the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or otherwise in circumstances not amounting to murder.
What does superiority mean?
the quality of being better than others
not clearly expressed; in an unclear manner
great pain of mind or body; suffering
filled with wonder
What does vaguely mean?
the quality of being better than others
not clearly expressed; in an unclear manner
great pain of mind or body; suffering
filled with wonder
What does awed mean?
the quality of being better than others
not clearly expressed; in an unclear manner
great pain of mind or body; suffering
filled with wonder
What does agony mean?
the quality of being better than others
not clearly expressed; in an unclear manner
great pain of mind or body; suffering
filled with wonder
What does aimlessly mean?
held in check with difficulty; smothered
facts and conditions that affect a situation; what is happening around an event.
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
in a manner without direction, without purpose
What does stifled mean?
held in check with difficulty; smothered
facts and conditions that affect a situation; what is happening around an event.
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
in a manner without direction, without purpose
What does circumstances mean?
held in check with difficulty; smothered
facts and conditions that affect a situation; what is happening around an event.
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
in a manner without direction, without purpose
What does stupor mean?
held in check with difficulty; smothered
facts and conditions that affect a situation; what is happening around an event.
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
in a manner without direction, without purpose
What does static mean?
admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.
adj. not moving, active, or in motion; at rest; n. the noise produced by electrical disturbances
unclear, misty; not readily seen or understandable
correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
What does idolized mean?
admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.
adj. not moving, active, or in motion; at rest; n. the noise produced by electrical disturbances
unclear, misty; not readily seen or understandable
correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
What does hazy mean?
admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.
adj. not moving, active, or in motion; at rest; n. the noise produced by electrical disturbances
unclear, misty; not readily seen or understandable
correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
What does reformatory mean?
admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.
adj. not moving, active, or in motion; at rest; n. the noise produced by electrical disturbances
unclear, misty; not readily seen or understandable
correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
What does grimacing mean?
Extreme mental confusion or excitement
deliberating, considering 2 sides of a decision
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
Holding together tightly, like a fist
What does clenching mean?
Extreme mental confusion or excitement
deliberating, considering 2 sides of a decision
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
Holding together tightly, like a fist
What does delirious mean?
Extreme mental confusion or excitement
deliberating, considering 2 sides of a decision
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
Holding together tightly, like a fist
What does debating mean?
Extreme mental confusion or excitement
deliberating, considering 2 sides of a decision
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
Holding together tightly, like a fist
When Johnny's mother came to visit him at the hospital, what was Johnny's reaction?
He rejected her
He was overjoyed.
He has to be physically restrained to keep from hitting her.
He throws his tray of food at her.
Why wouldn't Cherry go visit Johnny?
She couldn't make time to go see him; she was too busy.
She was afraid she would try to kill him.
Johnny killed Bob; she couldn't stand to look at Johnny.
She couldn't stand hospitals.
What did Pony say was the difference between Tim's gang and his?
Pony's gang was organized and had a leader.
Tim's gang was organized and had a leader.
Tim's gang was just buddies who stuck together.
Tim's gang was more desperate.
Who "won" the rumble?
Socs
Greasers
No one
the police
Where did Dally take Pony after the rumble?
to the hospital emergency room
to the movies
to the hospital to see Johnny
home
How do we know that Dally felt responsible for Johnny's fate?
He taught Johnny the importance of being heroic.
He said he kept Johnny from becoming "hard."
He forced his ideas of putting others before yourself onto Johnny.
None of the above.
What advice did Dally give to Pony on the way to the hospital after the rumble?
Get tough like me and you won't get hurt.
Do unto others as you want them to do unto you.
Move away while you can.
Revenge is always best.
What were Johnny's last words to Ponyboy?
Tell my mother I'm sorry.
Have a rumble for me.
Remember to look out for yourself, Ponyboy.
Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."
Of what did Pony try to convince himself on the way home from the hospital?
It was important to be a member of a gang.
He could get along with the Socs.
Johnny was not dead.
Things would be different but better.
What did Pony decide was the reason Dally couldn't take Johnny's death?
Johnny was the only thing Dally loved.
Dally couldn't deal with any death.
Dally couldn't handle reality.
Dally made Johnny go into the burning building and caused Johnny's death.
Why did Darry fight?
for conformity with the group
for hatred of his opponent
because it was fun
for pride in his muscles
Why did Two-Bit fight?
for conformity with the group
for hatred of his opponent
because it was fun
for pride in his muscles
Why did Steve fight?
for conformity with the group
for hatred of his opponent
because it was fun
for pride in his muscles
Why did Soda fight?
for conformity with the group
for hatred of his opponent
because it was fun
for pride in his muscles
Why did Dally rob the grocery store and then raise his unloaded gun to the police?
Dally was a dare-devil always testing his limits of power.
Dally was always just an ordinary criminal.
Dally wanted to be shot.
Dally forgot the gun was unloaded.
What was the result of the court hearing?
Pony was acquitted of all charges.
Pony was found guilty and sent to reform school.
Darry was found guilty because Pony was a minor.
Pony and Soda were sent to foster homes.
How did Pony react to the three Socs who bullied him about killing Bob?
He ignored them.
He began to cry.
He busted a bottle and threatened them.
He ran away.
Johnny's letter to Ponyboy made several points. Which of the following is NOT one of Johnny's points?
There is still good in the world.
He didn't mind dying for those kids.
He forgives his mother and father.
Pony can make whatever he wants of his life.
How do we know Ponyboy will be all right?
He wrote the story and has put the events into perspective in his life.
He realizes that Johnny killed Bob.
He realizes that Johnny and Dally are dead.
All of the above
Why would Pony have thought he was in Windrixville while he was delirious?
That's where his grandparents were.
He didn't want want to face up to Johnny's or Dally's death.
It was his childhood home.
None of the above.
