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Outsiders Setting & Slang

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
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1.

The Outsiders takes place in

a)
a large city in Canada during the 1980s
b)

a small town in the Southwestern United States during the 1960s

c)
a rural village in England during the 1950s
d)

a suburban neighborhood in the Northeastern United States during the 1970s

2.

According to Ponyboy "tuff" means the same as

a)
cool
b)
ordinary
c)
boring
d)
lame
3.

If you "dig" something, you think it's

a)
boring or uninteresting
b)
good or enjoyable
c)
confusing or unclear
d)
overrated or mainstream
4.

Paul Newman was

a)

a popular American actor in the 1950s and 60s

b)
an Australian politician
c)

a wealthy Soc

d)

one of Ponyboy's friends

5.

What type of car is this?

a)

Ford Mustang (1967) - probably driven by a Soc named Bob

b)

Plymouth Barracuda (1970) - probably driven by a greaser

c)

Dodge Charger (1970) - probably driven by Mrs. Maruscak

d)

Chevrolet Camaro (1969) - probably driven by Cherry Valance

6.

Who was Elvis Presley?

a)
A well-known scientist who discovered electricity.
b)
A famous American painter from the 19th century.
c)
A popular television host in the 2000s.
d)
Elvis Presley was a famous American singer and actor, known as the 'King of Rock and Roll'.
7.

What does JD stand for?

a)
Juris Doctorate
b)

Juvenile Delinquent

c)
Judicial Degree
d)

Just Dance

8.

In the 1960s, if you call something "rank" that means

a)
A method of measuring temperature.
b)

it's giving cool vibes

c)

it's Sigma

d)

it's lousy or bad

9.

What the greasers called the police:

(a)  

10.

Slang for jail:

a)

the cooler

b)

Ohio

c)

the palace

d)

the penalty box

11.

Another way of saying, "Understand?"

a)

Savvy?

b)

You dig?

c)

Not!

d)

Ignore?

12.

Another way to say, "You're not kidding!"

a)

You're a riot!

b)

"You ain't a' woofin'!"

c)
I can't believe it!
d)
That's a good one!
13.

Greasers and Socs refer to a fight as a

a)

WWE Smackdown

b)
showdown
c)
skirmish
d)
rumble
14.

A "hood" is a(n)

a)

upstanding member of society

b)

type of vehicle

c)

covering for the head

d)

hoodlum, or trouble-maker

15.

What type of shirt is seen here?

a)

madras shirt - worn by the Socs

b)

leather shirt - worn by greasers

c)

graphic tee - worn by cool kids

d)

striped shirt - worn by Bert and Ernie

16.

How does the social context affect the conflict?

a)

The greasers and Socs are separated by values and money, and therefore, do not get along.

b)

The greasers and Socs get along swimmingly so there really is no conflict.

c)

The greasers and Socs have different clothing styles, which causes the main conflict.

d)

The greasers and Socs have different hairstyles, so this drives the main reason for the conflict between the two gangs.