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WorksheetsThe Outsiders Chapters 7-9 Assessment
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 13mins
What was the headline of the newspaper article about the fire?
Juvenile Delinquents Turn Heroes
Children saved from Fire by Hoods
Hood Remains in Critical Condition after Heroic Act
Local Juvenile Delinquents Arrested for Arson
Why must Ponyboy appear in court?
To plead innocent in a manslaughter charge
Because he and Sodapop might be sent to a boys’ home.
To testify against Johnny
Because he is being charged with arson and accessory to the murder of Bob.
Why is Ponyboy excited for the rumble?
They can settle the Soc-Greaser conflict once and for all
He is excited to use a new switchblade
Randy is going to help the Greasers fight
He wants to prove himself to the Greasers that he is tuff
Who is Randy Adderson?
Cherry's boyfriend.
The Soc who helped drown Ponyboy.
The Greaser's new spy
Dally's Best Friend
Why does Ponyboy insist that things are rough all over and that it is better that way?
So that the Socs have problems too
Because it isn’t fair that the Socs get all the breaks
So you can tell the other guy is human too
So you can understand why people are angry
What does Johnny reveal to Ponyboy? A. B. C. D.
He wants to see his parents
He isn’t ready to die
He is ready to die
He wants to smoke a cigarette
Who does Johnny refuse to allow in his room?
Cherry
Dally
His Dad
His Mom
Before the big fight, what does Dally ask Two-Bit?
If he still has his switchblade
If he still has his gun
If he can give him a ride
If he will get him some cigarettes
What information does Cherry reveal to the Greasers?
The Socs plan to use weapons
The Socs do not want to fight anymore
The Socs will fight fair
The Socs are planning an ambush
Of what does Ponyboy accuse Cherry?
Giving handouts and charity
Giving handouts and sympathy
. Giving handouts and feeling mighty about it
Being a traitor and switching sides
What is the main difference between the Greasers and Tim Shepard’s gang?
The Greasers are more organized
The Greasers are more violent
Tim Shepard’s gang has a leader and is more organized
Tim Shepard’s gang only fights with weapons
How did Dally convince the nurse to let him leave the hospital?
He sweet talked her
He showed her Two-Bit’s switchblade
He snuck out without anyone knowing
He promises her that she is feeling much better and should be released
Why does Darry eventually allow Ponyboy to fight?
They need all of the extra people
Ponyboy needs the experience he will gain in the fight
There are plenty of people to look out for him
It will be a clean, fair fight
Why do Dally and Ponyboy go to the hospital after the fight?
To see Johnny
Because Dally is injured
Because Ponyboy is injured
To take a friend to the hospital
Before he dies, what does Johnny tell Ponyboy?
“Get those Socs for me."
“Once a Greaser always a Greaser”
“Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.”
“I’m going out a hero, Ponyboy.”
Match the character to the correct description based on Chapter 7-9
Johnny
Is in critical condition.
Ponyboy
Must appear in court with his brothers
Randy
The Soc that comes to see Ponyboy
Tim Shepherd
Leader of a rival gang/Dally's friend
Socs
Lose the rumble with the Greasers
What does Ponyboy realize about Bob after talking to Randy?
Bob planned the rumble
Bob wanted to join the Greasers
Bob was the most violent Soc
Bob was misunderstood and needed someone to say no to him
Match the term with the correct definition.
Divert
To turn from one course
numbly
devoid of emotion
aghast
struck with terror or horror
contemptuously
expressing hatred or disapproval
menace
someone who causes trouble or annoyance
Match the term with the correct definition.
Vacant
Not filled, used, or lived in
Exploits
exciting acts or actions
Resemblance
A point of likeness
Particular
Special or more than usual
Scarce
Very small in amount or number
