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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe Outsiders is told in what point-of-view? And who is the narrator?Second Person; Darry CurtisFirst Person; Ponyboy CurtisFirst Person; S.E. HintonSecond Person; Ponyboy Curtis
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAt the beginning of the story, Ponyboy wishes he looked like who?Paul NewmanSoda Pop CurtisDarry CurtisDallas Winston
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why were Ponyboy's parents gone?
They gave up and moved away
They died in a house fire.
They died in a car accident
They gave their kids up for adoption
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWho saved Ponyboy the first time he was jumped by the Socs?CherryJohnnyBobDarry
- 5. Multiple ChoiceDally's real name was....DallasDalbertRobertDewayne
- 6. Multiple ChoiceJohnny was considered to be a ___________ to his fellow gang members.leaderfollowerkid brotherpest
- 7. Multiple Choice
"_____________" means cool and sharp in the Greaser's vocabulary.
Tuff
Slick
Solid
True-dat
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened to Johnny to make him so jumpy?He was recently beaten up by a gang of Socs.Nothing; He was just naturally jumpy.His father threatened to kill him if he got into trouble.He smoked too much.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What was one of the only differences between Socs and Greasers?
Socs are smarter
Greasers have difficult family struggles
Greasers are more emotional
Socs are poorer
- 10. Multiple ChoiceSoda's horse's name was...Mickey MouseDonald DuckMinnie MousePluto
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich two characters realized that they both watch the same sunset?Soda and SandyPony Boy and CherryDarry and MarciaDaffy and Daisy
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHow does Ponyboy react when Darry hits him?He fights backHe runs awayHe goes to bedHe laughs
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why did Ponyboy and Johnny decide to walk to the park?
They need to get their steps in
To avoid the Soc's home turf
They wanted to wake up after falling asleep in the lot
To cool off before going home
- 14. Multiple Choice
Who does Johnny kill during the fight at the water fountain?
Bob
Marcia
Pete
Randy
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow did Dally help Ponyboy and Johnny?He told them to turn themselves inHe told them where to go and gave them money and a gunHe told them to change their names and leaveHe didn't help them at all
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Ponyboy let Johnny cut and color his hair?He wanted a new lookJohnny wanted to learn to be a barberTo conceal his identityJohnny told him it would look "tuff"
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the title and author of the poem Ponyboy recites?
Nothing Gold Can Stay; Robert Frost
Stay Gold; Robert Frost
Nothing Gold can Stay; S. E. Hinton
Stay Gold; S.E. Hinton
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHow does Cherry help the Greasers?She promises not to testifyShe becomes their spyShe brings them moneyShe agrees to fight in the rumble with them
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens after the boys get back to the church from lunch?They go homeThe church is on fireTheir things were stolenDarry is waiting on them
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhy do the boys go into the burning church?To get Johnny's bookTo try to put out the fireTo rescue children that were trapped insideTo prove how "tuff" they were
- 21. Multiple Choice
How does Johnny get injured?
Randy pulls a knife on him
He had too much smoke inhalation from the church fire.
Part of the burning church crashes down on him
He almost drowns in the water fountain in the park
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Darry afraid would happen because of the fight and fire?They would be split upThey would get a bad reputationPony and Johnny would go to jailThey would be fined
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the headline in news about Pony and Johnny?Ponyboy penalized after saving childrenGreasers vs Socs: Triumph over TragedyLocal Hoods arrested for ArsonJuvenile Delinquents Turn Heroes
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Randy tell Pony that he wasn't going to fight in the rumble?It wasn't going to change anythingHe knew they would winHe was afraidHe didn't want to get arrested
- 25. Multiple ChoiceHow was the winner of the rumble going to be determined?Waves a white flagWhoever didn't run awayWhoever doesn't showWhoever inflicts the most damage
- 26. Multiple Choice
What did Two-Bit give Dally at the hospital?
a pack of cigarettes
a "heater"
his ten inch switch blade
Gone with the Wind
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhere did Dally take Pony after the rumble?To Hide from the policeTo see CherryTo see a movie at the drive inTo the hospital to see Johnny
- 28. Multiple Choice
Before Johnny died, he told Ponyboy to
"keep fightin'"
"Stay gold"
"Stay greaser true"
"Take care of Dally"
- 29. Multiple ChoiceAfter Ponyboy got home from the hospital, Dally called and told them...The blue Mustang was on its way toward Ponyboy's house.He had just been jumped by another gang of SocsHe just robbed a grocery store and was being chased by the police.Cherry was running away from home.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Why did Dally raise his unloaded gun at the police?
He wanted to die
He didn't know it wasn't loaded
He thought it was fake
He was surrendering
- 31. Multiple ChoiceDuring his recovery, Ponyboy...Would not accept that Johnny was really deadhad a re-occurrence of pneumoniaquit being a greaserdiscovered a poem that Johnny wrote while in the hospital.
- 32. Multiple Choice
Ponyboy's theme (essay) for English class...
was about the rumble
was this novel
was about how the social classes are really alike
was his punishment for missing so much school
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat decade does The Outsiders take place in?50s60s30s80s
- 34. Multiple ChoiceJohnny dying from his injuries is what kind of example?Person V. SocietyPerson V. NaturePerson V. PersonPerson V. Self
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of a METAPHOR?Nature's first green is goldBut only so an hourHer hardest hue to holdSo dawn goes down to day
- 36. Multiple Choice
Read "Funeral" by Ralph Fletcher and compare with The Outsiders:
Which theme do the two have in common?
Adults often don't understand the bond between childhood friends.
Goodbyes can be hard, but they can help us appreciate our friendships.
Childhood friendships are the strongest form of friendships.
It is important to associate yourself with the same group as your friends.
- 37. Multiple Choice
Read "Funeral" by Ralph Fletcher and compare with The Outsiders:
Which details help develop the plots of both stories
Ralph's funeral and Ponyboy's conversations with Randy.
Ralph's funeral and Two-Bit's stolen switchblade.
The boy's running in the woods and Ponyboy's conversations with Randy.
The boy's running in the woods and Two-Bit's stolen switchblade.
- 38. Multiple Choice
Read "Funeral" by Ralph Fletcher and compare with The Outsiders:
How are Ralph's and Johnny's deaths different?
one is literal and one is figurative
The friends conduct the service at one but not the other.
Johnny had a closed casket, but Ralph's was open.
Ralph was buried, but Johnny was cremated.
- 39. Multiple Choice
Read "Funeral" by Ralph Fletcher and compare with The Outsiders:
How are Ralph and Ponyboy different?
one is the protagonists
one loses friends over the course of the story
one is seen as an outcast by society
one is well liked by his friends
- 40. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a slang term used for police?
"The fuzz"
"The Slug"
"Wise Cracker"
"Rumblers"
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