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WorksheetsOutsiders Setting & Slang
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
The Outsiders takes place in
a small town in the Southwestern United States during the 1960s
a suburban neighborhood in the Northeastern United States during the 1970s
According to Ponyboy "tuff" means the same as
If you "dig" something, you think it's
Paul Newman was
a popular American actor in the 1950s and 60s
a wealthy Soc
one of Ponyboy's friends
What type of car is this?
Ford Mustang (1967) - probably driven by a Soc named Bob
Plymouth Barracuda (1970) - probably driven by a greaser
Dodge Charger (1970) - probably driven by Mrs. Maruscak
Chevrolet Camaro (1969) - probably driven by Cherry Valance
Who was Elvis Presley?
What does JD stand for?
Juvenile Delinquent
Just Dance
In the 1960s, if you call something "rank" that means
it's giving cool vibes
it's Sigma
it's lousy or bad
What the greasers called the police:
(a)
Slang for jail:
the cooler
Ohio
the palace
the penalty box
Another way of saying, "Understand?"
Savvy?
You dig?
Not!
Ignore?
Another way to say, "You're not kidding!"
You're a riot!
"You ain't a' woofin'!"
Greasers and Socs refer to a fight as a
WWE Smackdown
A "hood" is a(n)
upstanding member of society
type of vehicle
covering for the head
hoodlum, or trouble-maker
What type of shirt is seen here?
madras shirt - worn by the Socs
leather shirt - worn by greasers
graphic tee - worn by cool kids
striped shirt - worn by Bert and Ernie
How does the social context affect the conflict?
The greasers and Socs are separated by values and money, and therefore, do not get along.
The greasers and Socs get along swimmingly so there really is no conflict.
The greasers and Socs have different clothing styles, which causes the main conflict.
The greasers and Socs have different hairstyles, so this drives the main reason for the conflict between the two gangs.
