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The Outsiders Quiz: Chapters 1-6

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the narrator of "The Outsiders"?

a)

Johnny Cade

b)

Ponyboy Curtis

c)

Dallas Winston

d)

Sodapop Curtis

2.

What are the two main rival groups in the novel called?

a)

The Jets and The Sharks

b)

The Socs and The Greasers

c)

The Outsiders and The Insiders

d)

The Rebels and The Royals

3.

Which character is described as being tough, cold, and mean, but also protective of Johnny?

a)

Darry Curtis

b)

Dallas Winston

c)

Two-Bit Mathews

d)

Steve Randle

4.

In which city and time period is "The Outsiders" set?

a)

Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s

b)

New York City in the 1980s

c)

Los Angeles in the 1950s

d)

Chicago in the 1970s

5.

Which event causes Ponyboy and Johnny to run away and hide in the church?

a)

They steal a car

b)

Johnny kills Bob Sheldon in self-defense

c)

Ponyboy gets into a fight with Darry

d)

The church catches on fire

6.

How does the friendship between Ponyboy and Johnny develop throughout Chapters 1-6?

a)

They become distant after the incident in the park

b)

Their friendship grows stronger as they rely on each other for support

c)

They argue constantly and separate

d)

Johnny betrays Ponyboy

7.

Which of the following best describes the main conflict between the Socs and the Greasers?

a)

A rivalry based on wealth and social class differences

b)

A disagreement over sports teams

c)

A family feud

d)

A misunderstanding about a stolen car

8.

Why does Darry act strict and tough towards Ponyboy, and how does this affect their relationship?

a)

Darry wants Ponyboy to leave home, which makes Ponyboy feel unwanted

b)

Darry is jealous of Ponyboy, causing arguments

c)

Darry feels responsible for his brothers and wants to protect Ponyboy, but Ponyboy misunderstands his intentions

d)

Darry is angry about school, which causes tension

9.

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.

a)

The Greasers only care about themselves and rarely help each other

b)

The Greasers show loyalty and support, such as when they help Ponyboy and Johnny after the incident in the park

c)

The Greasers avoid each other and keep secrets

d)

The Greasers are friends with the Socs

10.

Evaluate the impact of the church fire on Ponyboy and Johnny’s characters and their relationships with others.

a)

The fire causes them to become enemies with the Socs

b)

The fire leads to them being seen as heroes, which changes how others view them and strengthens their bond

c)

The fire makes them leave town forever

d)

The fire causes them to lose contact with the Greasers

11.
What is the setting of Chapter 2?
a)
Park
b)
Drive-In Movie
c)
Empty lot beside the house
d)
The DX where Soda works
12.

The boys hide out at an abandoned _____. (p. 66)

a)

church

b)

gas station

c)

school

13.

where does Chapter 1 take place

a)

garage

b)

Movie theater

c)

Grandma's House

d)

outerspace

14.
Where does the setting mostly take place
a)
The vacant lot
b)
The hospital
c)
Ponyboy's house
d)
Movie theater
15.

The whole chapter 5 takes place in a church

a)

True

b)

False

16.

67

(a)