THE
OUTSIDERS
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Chapter 7
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QUESTIONS
 Explain what Pony means when
he says Soda "reminds me of a
colt" on p. 101.
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ANSWERS
 When Ponyboy says that Soda
reminds him of a colt, he means
that he always has to be nosey
and know everything that is
going on.
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QUESTIONS
 What condition is Johnny in after
the fire?
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ANSWERS
 Johnny's condition after the fire
was very severe because he had
a broken back, burn, and a
severe shock.
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QUESTIONS
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Why would being crippled be
worse for Johnny than someone
else?
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ANSWERS
 Being crippled would be worse for
Johnny because Johnny doesn't
have anybody at home to help him
when he is sick because he may not
be capable of doing some things by
himself.
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QUESTIONS
 What is a juvenile delinquent (p.
107)?
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ANSWERS
 Internet-a minor who can not be
controlled by parental authority and
commits antisocial or criminal acts,
as vandalism or violence
 Dictionary- a youth who is immature
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QUESTIONS
 Why would Two-Bit think Johnny,
Dally, and Pony were heroes all
along; before they saved the
kids?
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ANSWERS
 Two-Bit thought that Johnny, Dally
and Ponyboy were heroes all along
before they saved the kids because
Johnny saved his best friend without
thinking of himself and Dally came
and helped them when they were in
life threatening situations
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QUESTIONS
 What was Bob's 'real' problem,
according to Randy (p.116)?
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ANSWERS
 Bob's real problem according to
Randy was that he never got
punished by his parents for anything
he wasn't supposed to so, he acted
up all of the time and he would never
get it trouble for it so he just
continued and never thought his
actions were a bad thing.
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QUESTIONS
 Why did Randy want to talk to
Pony?
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ANSWERS
 He wanted to tell him that he
would not be at the rumble, to try
to call off the rumble by
convincing Pony that there could
be no winner.
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