Name:_________________
The Outsiders: Reading Test Ch. 1-5
Directions: Write the letter of the person described by each statement. (1 point each)
1. Runs with gangs in New York
and is the most dangerous of the
Greasers. ____
2. Narrator of the story, lives with
older his brothers, and likes
reading ____
3. Known for his jokes, shoplifting,
and his switchblade. ____
4. A red-headed, soc cheerleader
that believes “it’s tough all over.”
___
5. Looks good, is happy go lucky,
and plans on marrying Sandy.
____
6. The gang’s pet, is nervous and
sensitive and has abusive parents.
___
7. Knows everything about cars,
works at the gas station, and
doesn’t like annoying kid
brothers tagging along ____
8. Oldest of the three brothers and
unofficial leader of the Greasers.
____
a. Cherry
b. Dallas
c. Darrel
d. Johnny
e. Ponyboy
f. Sodapop
g. Two-Bit
h. Steve Randle
Multiple Choice: Circle the correct answer. (2 points each)
9. Why did Ponyboy and Darrel get into a fight which led to Darrel slapping Ponyboy?
A. Ponyboy was caught smoking.
B. Ponyboy came home really late.
C. Darrel lost his job.
D. Darrel hit Sodapop.
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10. Which of these did Ponyboy and Johnny not do at the abandoned church?
A. Cut and bleached their hair
B. Read Gone With the Wind
C. Practiced their dancing
D. Had a visit from Dallas
11. How did Dallas treat the girls at the drive-in?
A. Dallas flirted with and picked on them
B. Dallas was respectful to them.
C. Dallas left them alone.
D. Dallas stopped Johnny from bugging them.
12. Which of these is a theme of the novel so far?
A. Money brings happiness.
B. Always listen to your parents
C. Everyone has problems
D. The dangers of technology
Short Answer: Write the correct answer in the space provided. (2 points)
13. When Ponyboy told Cherry about Mickey Mouse, what was he talking about?
14. What happens in chapter 4 that causes Ponyboy and Johnny to have to leave town?
Extra Credit Question: How old was S.E. Hinton when she wrote The Outsiders?