Name________________________________________
English / Block E
Date________________________
Ms. Healey
The Outsiders - Test Review
Part I: Character Matching (10 questions - 1 point each)
Bob
Ponyboy
Dally
Cherry
Darry
Johnny
Randy
Steve
Two Bit
Sodapop
Part II: True / False (10 questions – 2 points each)
Based on characters’ decisions, actions and thoughts.
Part III: Multiple Choice (10 questions – 2 points each)
Based on characters’ decisions, actions and thoughts.
Part IV: Identification / Short Answer (1 question – 10 points)
Be able to identify the following according to these steps:
1. What it is literally in the novel (2)
2. The connection to the novel in terms of characterization, plot, conflict, setting, theme, etc. (4)
3. What is the deeper meaning and overarching significance (climatic, metaphorical, symbolic, etc.) (4)
Gone With the Wind
Greaser Hair
sunrise and sunset
Cars
The Outsiders
icy blue eyes
Part V: Quotations / Short Answer (1 quote – 10 points)
Be able to explain the quote according to these three steps:
A.) Identify who or what the quote is about (say who is speaking if you know) (2)
B.) Rephrase the quote simply and more specifically in your own words to emphasize the meaning of the words. (4)
C.) Explain the significance of the quote in connection to the novel (characterization, setting, plot
development,
theme, symbol, etc.) (4)
Possible options:
- “‘That’s why we’re separated . . . It’s not money, it’s feeling - you don’t feel anything and we feel too
violently.’” (Chapter 3)
- “It’s okay...We aren’t in the same class. Just don’t forget that some of us watch the sunset, too.”
- “‘Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold’” (Chapter 9)
- “When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on
my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home . . .” (Chapter 1, 10)
Part VI: Making Connections (10 points)
Be able to draw a connection between a poem, song or excerpt from a story which relates to the novel.
Part VII: Poe (20 points – 2 points each)
Questions relating to Poe’s life and his poems/stories that we read in class.