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The Outsiders: Chapters 1-2
Instructions: Read chapters 1-2. Then, answer the questions below by circling the BEST
answer. Cite your proof by writing the page # in the blank provided.
1. Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
A) Johnny
B) Ponyboy
C) Dally
D) Sodapop
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2. The two major social gangs in town are –
A) the Jocks and the Geeks
B) the Hoods and the Preps
C) the Greasers and the Socs
D) the Ruffians and the Pretty Boys
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3. Why is Darry the provider (head) of his household?
A) the parents abandoned the children
B) the father died in the Korean War
C) the parents died in a car accident
D) the children are adopted
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4. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Ponyboy admires Sodapop?
A) he is handsome and the girls are attracted to him
B) he always seems to have a positive attitude
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C) he gets along with everyone, including Darry
D) he is a high school dropout
5. What is the meaning of “tough” and “tuff?”
A) they mean the same thing
B) “tough” means rough; “tuff” means soft
C) “tough” means thick; “tuff” mean strong
D) “tough” mean rough; “tuff” means cool or neat
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6. The Dingo, Way Out, Rusty’s, and Jay’s are –
A) slang words for cigarettes
B) drive-in theaters in town
C) restaurants in town
D) gas stations in town
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7. Why did Cherry and Marcia dislike Dally?
A) he smelled too bad
B) he was being rude to them
C) he was flirting with their best friend
D) he was being mean to Johnny and Ponyboy
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8. What happened when Dally offered Cherry a Coke?
A) she accepted it since he paid for it
B) she threw it in his face
C) she gave it to Marcia
D) she dumped in on the ground
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9. Why was Ponyboy so young to be in high school?
A) he was skipped ahead a grade
B) he lied about his age
C) he really wasn’t in high school
D) his birthday was at an odd time for others his age
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10. Why did Cherry have an interest in Ponyboy?
A) because he had a strange name
B) because he had been polite to her and Marcia
C) he had asked her out before
D) he liked the same kinds of movies
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11. Why was Dally wanted by Tim Shepherd’s group?
A) Dally had gone out with Tim’s girlfriend
B) Dally had made some remarks about Tim’s mother
C) Dally had slashed tires on Tim’s car
D) Dally had stolen Tim’s car
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12. Why did Johnny always carry a six-inch switchblade in his pocket?
A) in case he needed to go camping
B) he had been badly beaten up before
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C) he used it to rob stores
D) he used it to make things out of wood
13. What are the two major rules in the Greasers’ group?
A) never lie / stick together
B) stick together / don’t get caught
C) there is strength in numbers / never lie
D) don’t get caught / run if outnumbered
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14. What kinds of vehicles do the Socs drive?
A) Porsches and BMWs
B) Rangers and motorcycles
C) Audis and Volvos
D) Mustangs and Corvairs
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15. When his buddies found him, why did they say Ponyboy was not hurt so badly?
A) because he was so young
B) the Socs knew Darry would want revenge
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C) he wasn’t carrying a knife
D) he was able to get away from them quickly