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WorksheetsThe Outsiders Quiz: Chapters 1-6
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 27mins
Who is the narrator of "The Outsiders"?
Johnny Cade
Ponyboy Curtis
Dallas Winston
Sodapop Curtis
What are the two main rival groups in the novel called?
The Jets and The Sharks
The Socs and The Greasers
The Outsiders and The Insiders
The Rebels and The Royals
Which character is described as being tough, cold, and mean, but also protective of Johnny?
Darry Curtis
Dallas Winston
Two-Bit Mathews
Steve Randle
In which city and time period is "The Outsiders" set?
Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s
New York City in the 1980s
Los Angeles in the 1950s
Chicago in the 1970s
Which event causes Ponyboy and Johnny to run away and hide in the church?
They steal a car
Johnny kills Bob Sheldon in self-defense
Ponyboy gets into a fight with Darry
The church catches on fire
How does the friendship between Ponyboy and Johnny develop throughout Chapters 1-6?
They become distant after the incident in the park
Their friendship grows stronger as they rely on each other for support
They argue constantly and separate
Johnny betrays Ponyboy
Which of the following best describes the main conflict between the Socs and the Greasers?
A rivalry based on wealth and social class differences
A disagreement over sports teams
A family feud
A misunderstanding about a stolen car
Why does Darry act strict and tough towards Ponyboy, and how does this affect their relationship?
Darry wants Ponyboy to leave home, which makes Ponyboy feel unwanted
Darry is jealous of Ponyboy, causing arguments
Darry feels responsible for his brothers and wants to protect Ponyboy, but Ponyboy misunderstands his intentions
Darry is angry about school, which causes tension
Analyze how the theme of friendship is portrayed through the actions of the Greasers in Chapters 1-6. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
The Greasers only care about themselves and rarely help each other
The Greasers show loyalty and support, such as when they help Ponyboy and Johnny after the incident in the park
The Greasers avoid each other and keep secrets
The Greasers are friends with the Socs
Evaluate the impact of the church fire on Ponyboy and Johnny’s characters and their relationships with others.
The fire causes them to become enemies with the Socs
The fire leads to them being seen as heroes, which changes how others view them and strengthens their bond
The fire makes them leave town forever
The fire causes them to lose contact with the Greasers
The boys hide out at an abandoned _____. (p. 66)
church
gas station
school
where does Chapter 1 take place
garage
Movie theater
Grandma's House
outerspace
The whole chapter 5 takes place in a church
True
False
67
(a)
