CHAPTER 1
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
The narrator is Ponyboy and he is 13 years old. His parents died in a car accident. He lives with his brothers Darryl, and Sodapop.
2. What two groups of teenagers does Ponyboy describe? Compare the two groups.
The two groups of teenagers that Ponyboy describes are the Socs, and the Greasers. The Socs are the west side rich kids. The Greasers live on the east side and are poorer then the Socs.
3. Why did the Socs beat up Ponyboy?
The Socs beat up Ponyboy, because he is a Greaser and they think that he is an easy target.
4. Why did Ponyboy have a hard time with his oldest brother?
He had a hard time with his oldest brother Darrel, because he thinks that everything he does is never good enough for him.
5. How are Ponyboy and his friends like you? Different than you?
Steve is Soda's best friend and does not like Ponyboy, because he thinks that he is a tag along. Kieth is the oldest in the gang and is still in high school, and is always making jokes.
Dallas Winston is from New York and is the wildest in the group.
Johnny is the youngest.
Soda pop is Ponyboy's older brother.
6. Why do you think the author uses non-standard English?
The author uses non-standard English, because it would relate to Ponyboy and is from his perspective.
7. “Greaser” is first used in the first paragraph on page one. How far must you read before you have a good idea of who or what a greaser is? (Reading to the end of a sentence, paragraph, page, or further is one strategy to use when you find a word you don’t know.)
Chapter 2:
Where do the Socs and Greasers hand out? What do they do for fun?
The Socs and Greasers hang out at drive ins and see the nightly doubles.
2. How do the Greasers learn more about the Socs?
The Greasers learn more about the Socs, because they learn that their gang is no different then them.
3. What kind of rules do gang members follow in fights?
The rules that they follow in fights is that if it is a fist fight it is considered a fair fight, and it is a rough fight if they pull out a knife.
4. How could Cherry be a problem for Dally?
Cherry could be a problem for Dally, because she might get him in trouble with the cops or Socs.
5. Why do you think Johnny spoke up to Dally?
Johnny spoke up to Dally, because he likes the girls and he thinks that they did not do anything wrong. He also means to put him in his place.
6. Why didn’t Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally pay to get into the drive-in movie?
Ponyboy, Jonny, and Dally did not pay, because Dally did not want to do things the legal way and he wants to break the rules.
7. What is Cherry’s real name? Why is she called Cherry?
Cherry's real name is Sherry and she is called Cherry, because her hair is red.
8. What did Cherry do when Dally brought her a Coke?
Cherry threw the soda in his face.
9. Give three reasons why Cherry and Marcia are not scared of Johnny and Ponyboy even though, like Dally, they are Greasers.
Three reasons why Cherry and Marcia are not scared of Jonny and Ponyboy even though they are Greasers, because they are not dirty, they think that they look innocent, and they are not rude.
10. What are two rules Greasers have for themselves?
The two rules that Greasers have for themselves is to stick together, and don't get caught.
11. How did Johnny get beaten up?
Jonny got bet up, because four Socs drove by him while he was playing football
12. What did Cherry mean when she said, “Things are rough all over”?
Cherry meant that you can't judge a book by its cover, and that everyone has problems.
Chapter 3:
Why do you think Ponyboy and Cherry become good friends?
I think that Ponyboy and Cherry become good friends, because they are honest and very open with one another.
2. Do the characters in this book seam “real”? Why or why not? How does try to make them believable?
The characters in the book do seem real, because is is believable, because the situations the kids go through could actually happen.
3. Why did Cherry and Marcia leave their dates?
The reason why Cherry and Marcia left their dates, she did not want to see them fight and she tries to protect her reputation.
4. Why do you think Darry hit Ponyboy?
Darry hit Ponyboy, because he was out late and he defends Sodapop and he felt that he was picking sides.
5. Why do you think Ponyboy and Cherry told each other things they had never told anyone else before?
Ponyboy and Cherry told each other things, because they trust each other and they identify with each other.
6. Do you agree with Johnny that having friends care for you is not the same as having your own folks care about you? Why or why not?
I agree that having friends who care about you is not the same, because your family would always be with you at the end of the day, and friends just come and go.
7. What did Cherry say was the main difference between the Socs and the Greasers?
The main difference between the Socs and the Greasers that Cherry said was that, the Socs are more emotional then the Greasers and the greasers are less sophisticated.
8. What was the name of Sodapop’s horse? What happened to Soda’s horse?
Mickey Mouse is the name of the horse. The horse was also taken away.
9. Why did Ponyboy think that maybe his world and Cherry’s weren’t so different?
The reason why Ponyboy think that there worlds are not so different after all, because they both watch the same sunset.
10. Why did Johnny stare at the rings on the Soc’s hand?
He stared at the rings, because it was the Soc that gave Johnny the scar.
11. Why did Cherry and Marcia let their drunken boyfriends drive them home?
Cherry and Marcia let them drive home, because they were trying to avoid a fight and she tried to not get in trouble.
12. What was the last thing Cherry says to Ponyboy before she leaves in the car?
She says that she could fall in love with Dally.
13. How long has it been since Ponyboy’s parents were killed?
Ponyboy's parents were killed 8 months ago.
14. Why was Ponyboy late getting home?
Ponyboy was late getting home, because he fell asleep in the lot.
Chapter 4:
1. Who (Greasers or Socs) do you think was wrong in this situation in this chapter?
In the situation I think that the Socs were wrong in the situation in this chapter, because it was wrong what they did
2. If you had been one of the Socs how would you have felt after Bob was stabbed? If you had been one of the Greasers, how would you have felt after Bob was stabbed? What causes the difference?
I would have been terrified if I was about to get stabbed too. If I was a greaser I would have been terrified to witness this.
3. Why did Ponyboy turn to Dally for help?
Ponyboy went to Dally for help, because he was older and wiser then the others.
4. What does Bob say a Greaser is?
Bob said that a greaser is white trash with long hair.
5. What do the Socs do to Ponyboy?
The Socs take him by the neck and threw him in a fountain.
6. What does Ponyboy see when he recovers consciousness?
When Ponyboy recovers consciousness, he saw Bob lying on the floor.
7. Why did Johnny attack Bob?
Johnny attacked Bob, because he was trying to stop him from drowning.
8. Where do Johnny and Ponyboy go when the leave the park?
When they leave the park they begin to find Dally.
9. What does Dally give Johnny and Ponyboy?
Dally gave Johnny and Ponyboy a gun and money.
10. Where does Dally tell them to go?
Dally tells them to go to a Church on Jay Mountain.
11. How do they get there?
They both make their way there by train.
12. How do they find the church?
They find the church by asking a farmer.
CHAPTER 5:
Do you think hiding out was the best thing for Johnny and Ponyboy to do? Why or why not?
I think that hiding out was the best thing for Johnny and Ponyboy to do, because it would be difficult for them to turn themselves in, because Johnny would get hurt.
2. What did Johnny admire about Dally?
Johnny admired Dally, because he admires his cursing.
3. Why did the boys cut their hair? Does the length of hair mean much to the boys? Is it important to you? To adults you know?
They cut their hair to disguise themselves, the length of the hair make people identify others as Greasers. I think that the length of the hair is important to me.
4. Based on the supplies Johnny collected, what can you conclude about Johnny?
Johnny is resourceful and thoughtful, because he had remembered that Ponyboy wanted the book and to pack food and tools to disguise themselves.
5. Do you think crying helped the boys or made them weaker? Why?
I think that crying helped and did not make them weaker, because they just needed to let it go.
6. What do you think the poem by Robert Frost on page 77 means? What do you think Frost is describing? Why do you think Ponyboy remembered this poem?
Frost is decribing that nothing lasts forever. Ponyboy remembered the poem, because he did not understand it.
7. What is another word for “heater”?
Another word for heater is a gun.
8. Do you think Ponyboy and Johnny will ever be able to go home again? Why or why not?
I think that they will be able to go home, becasue they are not mature or responsible enough to live on their own.
9. How does Johnny write a note to Ponyboy?
Johnny wrote the note to Ponyboy in the dirt.
10. What is the one thing the Greasers are proud of?
The one thing that Greasers are proud of is their hair.
11. How do Johnny and Ponyboy pass the time?
Johnny and Ponyboy pass the time by playing poker and smoke.
12. Who comes to visit Johnny and Ponyboy?
Dally comes to visit Johnny and Ponyboy.
13. Where do the police think Johnny and Ponyboy have gone?
The police think that Johnny and Ponyboy have gone to Texas.
14. Who is spying on the Socs for the Greasers?
Cherry Valence is spying on the Socs for the Greasers.
CHAPTER 6:
Why do you think Cherry chose to associate with – and later help – Johnny and Ponyboy? Is she a spy?
Cherry chose to associate and later help Johnny and Ponyboy, because she thinks that it is her fault that they got in a fight with the Socs. Yes, she is spying on the Socs and tells them what they are doing.
2. Why do you think Johnny decided they should turn themselves in?
Johnny thinks that they should turn themselves in, because it is the responsible thing to do, and since they are still young they might be let off easy.
3. What did Ponyboy learn about Dally?
Ponyboy learns that Dally does not care about his family and that he would consider
4. Would you say Ponyboy and Johnny are heroes? Why or why not?
Ponyboy and Johnny are heroes, because they saved the kids even though they could've started the fire.
5. Why wouldn’t Dally go into the church for the kids, but he did go in for Johnny?
Dally wouldn't go to the church for the kids, because he does not know them
6. When they are at Dairy Queen, what does Johnny tell Dally he is going to do?
Johnny tells Dally that he was going to run away.
7. How have Johnny’s parents reacted to his running away?
The parent have not reacted, because they do not care.
8. What do the boys see when they reach the top of Jay Mountain?
They see that the church is on fire when they reach the top of the mountain.
9. When is the only time Ponyboy can remember seeing Johnny without a defeated, suspicious look in his eyes?
The only time Ponyboy can remember seeing Johnny was when he was saving the kids.
10. How does Dally get burned?
Dally get burned by trying to save Johnny.
11. How does Johnny get hurt?
Johnny gets hurt by a beam falling on him during the fire.
12. What does Darry do when he sees Ponyboy in the hospital?
Darry begins to cry when he sees Ponyboy in the hospital.
13. At the hospital Ponyboy realizes that Darry really cares for him. Why has Darry been so hard on Ponyboy in the past?
He wants him to have a better life then what he has.
CHAPTER 7:
How were the boys injured? Why could they be considered heroes?
The boys were injured, because they tried to rescue children from a burning building and they got burned along to way. They could be considered heroes, because they risked their lives to save children from the fire.
2. What additional problems did the brother face after Ponyboy’s return?
The additional problems that the brother faced is that Johnny might die, and the brothers might be separated.
3. What did Randy say kids want from parents? Do you agree or would you add some other points?
Randy said that kids want their parents to say no to them. I agree, because the parents care about their children and does what is best for them.
4. Why are Ponyboy and Johnny scared of the police?
Ponyboy and Johnny are scared of the police, because they are afraid they might go to jail.
5. What do you think it would have been like for Johnny to return to his home in a wheelchair?
If Johnny showed up in a wheelchair his parent wouldn't care or notice that he was in a wheelchair for days.
6. What was it about Ponyboy that made others confide in him i.e., Cherry, Johnny, Randy?
They confide with him, because he is understanding and does not have a bad reputation.
7. Why didn’t Randy want to fight in the rumble?
Randy did not want to fighting the rumble, because he was sick and tired of the fighting.
8. What do the doctors say about Dally’s injuries?
The doctors say that Dally was going to be fine.
9. What do the doctors say about Johnny’s injuries?
They said that Johnny might be crippled or he might die.
10. What one food does Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry all like for breakfast?
They all like chocolate cake.
11. Why does Darry leave the front door unlocked?
Darry leaves the frond door unlocked, because if anyone is in trouble they could go to their house.
12. What charges were being brought against Johnny?
Johnny is being charged of manslaughter and running away.
13. What will the court decide about Ponyboy?
The court will decide that he would go to a boys home.
14. Where did Soda’s girlfriend go?
Soda's girlfriend now lives in Florida with her grandmother.
15. Why does Randy say the rumble between the Socs and the Greasers won’t solve anything?
Randy said this, because Greasers would always be greasers and Socs would be Socs.
CHAPTER 8:
Why did Ponyboy and Two-bit think they couldn’t get along without Johnny?
They think that they couldn't get along without Johnny, because they look out for him and he is like their little brother.
2. How did Johnny feel about dying?
Johnny feels that, he is not ready to die at the age of sixteen.
3. What did Johnny want the boys to get for him in the hospital? Why were these things important?
He wanted the book gone with the wind and he wanted hair grease. Those things are important, because hair grease is what defines a greaser, he also wanted the book because he liked when Ponyboy read to him.
4. How close to the truth was Johnny when he said he didn’t want to see his mother?
Johnny did not want to see his mother, because she was never there for him.
5. What was the significance of Ponyboy asking Cherry, “can you see the sunset real good from the West Side”?
The significance was that, everyone is the same no matter where you are.
6. What two things does Johnny tell Two-Bit he wants him to bring?
Johnny tells two bit to bring hair grease and the book "gone with the wind".
7. Who comes to visit Johnny besides Ponyboy and Two-Bit?
Johnny parent came to visit Johnny.
8. What does Two-Bit give to Dally?
Two bit gives Dally his switchblade.
9. What does Two-Bit say keeps Darry from being a Soc?
Soda and Ponyboy keep Darry from being a Soc.
10. Why does Cherry say she can’t visit Johnny?
Cherry said that she could not visit Johnny, because she can't look at the person who killed Bob
CHAPTER 9:
What were the reasons that the various boy gave for fighting?
For vengeance and to prove themselves as a gang.
2. Why did Dally take Ponyboy to see Johnny after the rumble?
Dally took Ponyboy after the rumble, because he was dying.
3. What did Johnny mean when he told Ponyboy to “stay gold”?
Johnny meant that nothing gold could stay.
4. Think about yourself. Do you ever label someone as a hood, a scum, a nerd, a dork, because of the way someone is dressed or groomed? Have you been guilty of believing a stereotype and then found out later that the person just didn’t fit that perception? What does that tell you about first impressions?
This book tells me about first impressions, by Ponyboy being part of a gang and yet being a caring person.
5. Do you agree or disagree with Ponyboy when he said that people usually go by looks so hoods will always be the bad guys and the clean shaven, neatly dressed kids will always be considered the good guys? Why?
I agree, because most people do go by what people look like.
6. Who are the good guys and bad guys in The Outsiders? Explain.
The good guys are the Greasers, because they care about other people other then themselves, because they rescued children from a burning building.
7. What are the two things Greasers have to be proud of?
The two things that greasers have to be proud of is their hair and
8. Who is the only Greaser who doesn’t like fights?
The only greaser that does not like fights is Ponyboy.
9. Why is Tim Shepard’s kid brother, Curly, not going to be at the rumble?
He did not go to the rumble, because
10. Why does Ponyboy feel he and his gang don’t belong with Tim Sheperd’s gang and the Brumley boys?
11. What are the rules for the rumble?
The rules are to not fight with knives or guns.
12. Who joins the rumble at the last minute?
13. How did Dally get out of the hospital?
14. How does the fight end?
15. Where do Ponyboy and Dally go after the rumble?
They go to the hospital after the rumble.
16. How do they get there so quickly?
The had a policeman escort them there.
17. What does Johnny tell Ponyboy to do?
Johnny tells Ponyboy to stay gold.
CHAPTER 10:
Do you think the rumble was worth the trouble?
No, I do not think that the rumble was worth the trouble, because it only caused more trouble.
2. Why did Dally want to die?
Dally wanted to die, because he no longer had a reason to live after Johnny died.
3. How do you think the other Greasers will end up?
I think that the greasers would end up having a better life and leave the gang behind.
4. Why was Ponyboy concerned with whether or not he had asked for Darry while he was unconscious?
Ponyboy thinks that he and Darry have and awkward relationship
5. How does Ponyboy get home from the hospital?
Ponyboy gets home from the hospital, because he was driven home by Dally.
6. Why is Dally so upset about Johnny’s death?
Dally is upset, because Johnny was like his little brother.
7. Who phones Darry, and what does he want?
Darry gets a call from Dallas saying that he is running from the police.
8. What did Johnny leave for Ponyboy?
Johnny left Ponyboy the book gone with the wind.
9. Why wouldn’t Ponyboy eat anything when he was sick?
Ponyboy did not eat anything when he was sick, because he said he did not like baloney, and he thought that everything he ate tastes like baloney.
10. Why is Ponyboy worried about whether or not he called for Darry when he was sick?
Ponyboy is worried about if he called for Darry, because he wanted to know if he cared for him.
CHAPTER 11:
Why do you think Ponyboy was ill?
Ponyboy was ill, because he was kicked in the head.
2. Why did Randy come to visit Ponyboy when he was ill? Why did Ponyboy not care that Randy was seeing his house in a messy condition?
They have a mutual understanding and he wanted Ponyboy to tell the truth. He does not care is he sees his room messy, becasue he does not care what he thinks and that he knows he is nonjudgmental
3. Why do you think Ponyboy said he’d killed Bob and that Johnny wasn’t dead? (p.g. 165-166)
Ponyboy said those things, because he is in denial. He did not want Johnny to be known as a murderer.
4. Why was Ponyboy concerned about his friends seeing his house but not about Randy seeing his house?
They have a mutual understanding and he wanted Ponyboy to tell the truth. He does not care is he sees his room messy, becasue he does not care what he thinks and that he knows he is nonjudgmental
5. Why did Ponyboy say he’d killed Bob and that Johnny wasn’t dead?
Ponyboy said those things, because he is in denial. He did not want Johnny to be known as a murderer.
CHAPTER 12:
Why was the court hearing important? What were possible decisions of the court?
The decisions of the court could determine the rest of his life.
2. Why do you think Ponyboy’s like was still troubled after the court hearing?
Ponyboy's life was troubled after the hearing, because the things he went through affected him mentaly.
3. What message did Johnny leave in the book?
The message was an explanation of the poem "Gone with the wind".
4. What do you think the doctor told the judge before the hearing?
I think that the doctor said that Ponyoby was going through emotional distress.
5. Why did Ponyboy’s life seem so different after the hearing?
He was emotionally numb.
6. Why did Soda think that being like Dally before he died was worse than being dead?
Soda believed that being like Dally was worse, because he died with nothing to love.
7. What do you think Ponyboy will write about in his theme? Why? What will be the result of his having written
about events of the past week? (Hint: Look at the first two sentences of the novel.)
I think that Ponboy will write about the ride home.
8. Why does Ponyboy think that his experiences as a Greaser are important for everyone to read about?
He thinks that people shoud know about his experiences as a Greaser, becasue he wanted to show that Grreasers are people also
9. What is one of the stereotypes in this novel? How is it INACCURATE?
The stereotype is that Greasers are white trash.
10. What is the theme of The Outsiders? There is definitely more than one right answer.
11. What is Darry’s motivation throughout the novel?
12. Why is the last sentence of the book unusual?
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
The narrator is Ponyboy and he is 13 years old. His parents died in a car accident. He lives with his brothers Darryl, and Sodapop.
2. What two groups of teenagers does Ponyboy describe? Compare the two groups.
The two groups of teenagers that Ponyboy describes are the Socs, and the Greasers. The Socs are the west side rich kids. The Greasers live on the east side and are poorer then the Socs.
3. Why did the Socs beat up Ponyboy?
The Socs beat up Ponyboy, because he is a Greaser and they think that he is an easy target.
4. Why did Ponyboy have a hard time with his oldest brother?
He had a hard time with his oldest brother Darrel, because he thinks that everything he does is never good enough for him.
5. How are Ponyboy and his friends like you? Different than you?
Steve is Soda's best friend and does not like Ponyboy, because he thinks that he is a tag along. Kieth is the oldest in the gang and is still in high school, and is always making jokes.
Dallas Winston is from New York and is the wildest in the group.
Johnny is the youngest.
Soda pop is Ponyboy's older brother.
6. Why do you think the author uses non-standard English?
The author uses non-standard English, because it would relate to Ponyboy and is from his perspective.
7. “Greaser” is first used in the first paragraph on page one. How far must you read before you have a good idea of who or what a greaser is? (Reading to the end of a sentence, paragraph, page, or further is one strategy to use when you find a word you don’t know.)
Chapter 2:
Where do the Socs and Greasers hand out? What do they do for fun?
The Socs and Greasers hang out at drive ins and see the nightly doubles.
2. How do the Greasers learn more about the Socs?
The Greasers learn more about the Socs, because they learn that their gang is no different then them.
3. What kind of rules do gang members follow in fights?
The rules that they follow in fights is that if it is a fist fight it is considered a fair fight, and it is a rough fight if they pull out a knife.
4. How could Cherry be a problem for Dally?
Cherry could be a problem for Dally, because she might get him in trouble with the cops or Socs.
5. Why do you think Johnny spoke up to Dally?
Johnny spoke up to Dally, because he likes the girls and he thinks that they did not do anything wrong. He also means to put him in his place.
6. Why didn’t Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally pay to get into the drive-in movie?
Ponyboy, Jonny, and Dally did not pay, because Dally did not want to do things the legal way and he wants to break the rules.
7. What is Cherry’s real name? Why is she called Cherry?
Cherry's real name is Sherry and she is called Cherry, because her hair is red.
8. What did Cherry do when Dally brought her a Coke?
Cherry threw the soda in his face.
9. Give three reasons why Cherry and Marcia are not scared of Johnny and Ponyboy even though, like Dally, they are Greasers.
Three reasons why Cherry and Marcia are not scared of Jonny and Ponyboy even though they are Greasers, because they are not dirty, they think that they look innocent, and they are not rude.
10. What are two rules Greasers have for themselves?
The two rules that Greasers have for themselves is to stick together, and don't get caught.
11. How did Johnny get beaten up?
Jonny got bet up, because four Socs drove by him while he was playing football
12. What did Cherry mean when she said, “Things are rough all over”?
Cherry meant that you can't judge a book by its cover, and that everyone has problems.
Chapter 3:
Why do you think Ponyboy and Cherry become good friends?
I think that Ponyboy and Cherry become good friends, because they are honest and very open with one another.
2. Do the characters in this book seam “real”? Why or why not? How does try to make them believable?
The characters in the book do seem real, because is is believable, because the situations the kids go through could actually happen.
3. Why did Cherry and Marcia leave their dates?
The reason why Cherry and Marcia left their dates, she did not want to see them fight and she tries to protect her reputation.
4. Why do you think Darry hit Ponyboy?
Darry hit Ponyboy, because he was out late and he defends Sodapop and he felt that he was picking sides.
5. Why do you think Ponyboy and Cherry told each other things they had never told anyone else before?
Ponyboy and Cherry told each other things, because they trust each other and they identify with each other.
6. Do you agree with Johnny that having friends care for you is not the same as having your own folks care about you? Why or why not?
I agree that having friends who care about you is not the same, because your family would always be with you at the end of the day, and friends just come and go.
7. What did Cherry say was the main difference between the Socs and the Greasers?
The main difference between the Socs and the Greasers that Cherry said was that, the Socs are more emotional then the Greasers and the greasers are less sophisticated.
8. What was the name of Sodapop’s horse? What happened to Soda’s horse?
Mickey Mouse is the name of the horse. The horse was also taken away.
9. Why did Ponyboy think that maybe his world and Cherry’s weren’t so different?
The reason why Ponyboy think that there worlds are not so different after all, because they both watch the same sunset.
10. Why did Johnny stare at the rings on the Soc’s hand?
He stared at the rings, because it was the Soc that gave Johnny the scar.
11. Why did Cherry and Marcia let their drunken boyfriends drive them home?
Cherry and Marcia let them drive home, because they were trying to avoid a fight and she tried to not get in trouble.
12. What was the last thing Cherry says to Ponyboy before she leaves in the car?
She says that she could fall in love with Dally.
13. How long has it been since Ponyboy’s parents were killed?
Ponyboy's parents were killed 8 months ago.
14. Why was Ponyboy late getting home?
Ponyboy was late getting home, because he fell asleep in the lot.
Chapter 4:
1. Who (Greasers or Socs) do you think was wrong in this situation in this chapter?
In the situation I think that the Socs were wrong in the situation in this chapter, because it was wrong what they did
2. If you had been one of the Socs how would you have felt after Bob was stabbed? If you had been one of the Greasers, how would you have felt after Bob was stabbed? What causes the difference?
I would have been terrified if I was about to get stabbed too. If I was a greaser I would have been terrified to witness this.
3. Why did Ponyboy turn to Dally for help?
Ponyboy went to Dally for help, because he was older and wiser then the others.
4. What does Bob say a Greaser is?
Bob said that a greaser is white trash with long hair.
5. What do the Socs do to Ponyboy?
The Socs take him by the neck and threw him in a fountain.
6. What does Ponyboy see when he recovers consciousness?
When Ponyboy recovers consciousness, he saw Bob lying on the floor.
7. Why did Johnny attack Bob?
Johnny attacked Bob, because he was trying to stop him from drowning.
8. Where do Johnny and Ponyboy go when the leave the park?
When they leave the park they begin to find Dally.
9. What does Dally give Johnny and Ponyboy?
Dally gave Johnny and Ponyboy a gun and money.
10. Where does Dally tell them to go?
Dally tells them to go to a Church on Jay Mountain.
11. How do they get there?
They both make their way there by train.
12. How do they find the church?
They find the church by asking a farmer.
CHAPTER 5:
Do you think hiding out was the best thing for Johnny and Ponyboy to do? Why or why not?
I think that hiding out was the best thing for Johnny and Ponyboy to do, because it would be difficult for them to turn themselves in, because Johnny would get hurt.
2. What did Johnny admire about Dally?
Johnny admired Dally, because he admires his cursing.
3. Why did the boys cut their hair? Does the length of hair mean much to the boys? Is it important to you? To adults you know?
They cut their hair to disguise themselves, the length of the hair make people identify others as Greasers. I think that the length of the hair is important to me.
4. Based on the supplies Johnny collected, what can you conclude about Johnny?
Johnny is resourceful and thoughtful, because he had remembered that Ponyboy wanted the book and to pack food and tools to disguise themselves.
5. Do you think crying helped the boys or made them weaker? Why?
I think that crying helped and did not make them weaker, because they just needed to let it go.
6. What do you think the poem by Robert Frost on page 77 means? What do you think Frost is describing? Why do you think Ponyboy remembered this poem?
Frost is decribing that nothing lasts forever. Ponyboy remembered the poem, because he did not understand it.
7. What is another word for “heater”?
Another word for heater is a gun.
8. Do you think Ponyboy and Johnny will ever be able to go home again? Why or why not?
I think that they will be able to go home, becasue they are not mature or responsible enough to live on their own.
9. How does Johnny write a note to Ponyboy?
Johnny wrote the note to Ponyboy in the dirt.
10. What is the one thing the Greasers are proud of?
The one thing that Greasers are proud of is their hair.
11. How do Johnny and Ponyboy pass the time?
Johnny and Ponyboy pass the time by playing poker and smoke.
12. Who comes to visit Johnny and Ponyboy?
Dally comes to visit Johnny and Ponyboy.
13. Where do the police think Johnny and Ponyboy have gone?
The police think that Johnny and Ponyboy have gone to Texas.
14. Who is spying on the Socs for the Greasers?
Cherry Valence is spying on the Socs for the Greasers.
CHAPTER 6:
Why do you think Cherry chose to associate with – and later help – Johnny and Ponyboy? Is she a spy?
Cherry chose to associate and later help Johnny and Ponyboy, because she thinks that it is her fault that they got in a fight with the Socs. Yes, she is spying on the Socs and tells them what they are doing.
2. Why do you think Johnny decided they should turn themselves in?
Johnny thinks that they should turn themselves in, because it is the responsible thing to do, and since they are still young they might be let off easy.
3. What did Ponyboy learn about Dally?
Ponyboy learns that Dally does not care about his family and that he would consider
4. Would you say Ponyboy and Johnny are heroes? Why or why not?
Ponyboy and Johnny are heroes, because they saved the kids even though they could've started the fire.
5. Why wouldn’t Dally go into the church for the kids, but he did go in for Johnny?
Dally wouldn't go to the church for the kids, because he does not know them
6. When they are at Dairy Queen, what does Johnny tell Dally he is going to do?
Johnny tells Dally that he was going to run away.
7. How have Johnny’s parents reacted to his running away?
The parent have not reacted, because they do not care.
8. What do the boys see when they reach the top of Jay Mountain?
They see that the church is on fire when they reach the top of the mountain.
9. When is the only time Ponyboy can remember seeing Johnny without a defeated, suspicious look in his eyes?
The only time Ponyboy can remember seeing Johnny was when he was saving the kids.
10. How does Dally get burned?
Dally get burned by trying to save Johnny.
11. How does Johnny get hurt?
Johnny gets hurt by a beam falling on him during the fire.
12. What does Darry do when he sees Ponyboy in the hospital?
Darry begins to cry when he sees Ponyboy in the hospital.
13. At the hospital Ponyboy realizes that Darry really cares for him. Why has Darry been so hard on Ponyboy in the past?
He wants him to have a better life then what he has.
CHAPTER 7:
How were the boys injured? Why could they be considered heroes?
The boys were injured, because they tried to rescue children from a burning building and they got burned along to way. They could be considered heroes, because they risked their lives to save children from the fire.
2. What additional problems did the brother face after Ponyboy’s return?
The additional problems that the brother faced is that Johnny might die, and the brothers might be separated.
3. What did Randy say kids want from parents? Do you agree or would you add some other points?
Randy said that kids want their parents to say no to them. I agree, because the parents care about their children and does what is best for them.
4. Why are Ponyboy and Johnny scared of the police?
Ponyboy and Johnny are scared of the police, because they are afraid they might go to jail.
5. What do you think it would have been like for Johnny to return to his home in a wheelchair?
If Johnny showed up in a wheelchair his parent wouldn't care or notice that he was in a wheelchair for days.
6. What was it about Ponyboy that made others confide in him i.e., Cherry, Johnny, Randy?
They confide with him, because he is understanding and does not have a bad reputation.
7. Why didn’t Randy want to fight in the rumble?
Randy did not want to fighting the rumble, because he was sick and tired of the fighting.
8. What do the doctors say about Dally’s injuries?
The doctors say that Dally was going to be fine.
9. What do the doctors say about Johnny’s injuries?
They said that Johnny might be crippled or he might die.
10. What one food does Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry all like for breakfast?
They all like chocolate cake.
11. Why does Darry leave the front door unlocked?
Darry leaves the frond door unlocked, because if anyone is in trouble they could go to their house.
12. What charges were being brought against Johnny?
Johnny is being charged of manslaughter and running away.
13. What will the court decide about Ponyboy?
The court will decide that he would go to a boys home.
14. Where did Soda’s girlfriend go?
Soda's girlfriend now lives in Florida with her grandmother.
15. Why does Randy say the rumble between the Socs and the Greasers won’t solve anything?
Randy said this, because Greasers would always be greasers and Socs would be Socs.
CHAPTER 8:
Why did Ponyboy and Two-bit think they couldn’t get along without Johnny?
They think that they couldn't get along without Johnny, because they look out for him and he is like their little brother.
2. How did Johnny feel about dying?
Johnny feels that, he is not ready to die at the age of sixteen.
3. What did Johnny want the boys to get for him in the hospital? Why were these things important?
He wanted the book gone with the wind and he wanted hair grease. Those things are important, because hair grease is what defines a greaser, he also wanted the book because he liked when Ponyboy read to him.
4. How close to the truth was Johnny when he said he didn’t want to see his mother?
Johnny did not want to see his mother, because she was never there for him.
5. What was the significance of Ponyboy asking Cherry, “can you see the sunset real good from the West Side”?
The significance was that, everyone is the same no matter where you are.
6. What two things does Johnny tell Two-Bit he wants him to bring?
Johnny tells two bit to bring hair grease and the book "gone with the wind".
7. Who comes to visit Johnny besides Ponyboy and Two-Bit?
Johnny parent came to visit Johnny.
8. What does Two-Bit give to Dally?
Two bit gives Dally his switchblade.
9. What does Two-Bit say keeps Darry from being a Soc?
Soda and Ponyboy keep Darry from being a Soc.
10. Why does Cherry say she can’t visit Johnny?
Cherry said that she could not visit Johnny, because she can't look at the person who killed Bob
CHAPTER 9:
What were the reasons that the various boy gave for fighting?
For vengeance and to prove themselves as a gang.
2. Why did Dally take Ponyboy to see Johnny after the rumble?
Dally took Ponyboy after the rumble, because he was dying.
3. What did Johnny mean when he told Ponyboy to “stay gold”?
Johnny meant that nothing gold could stay.
4. Think about yourself. Do you ever label someone as a hood, a scum, a nerd, a dork, because of the way someone is dressed or groomed? Have you been guilty of believing a stereotype and then found out later that the person just didn’t fit that perception? What does that tell you about first impressions?
This book tells me about first impressions, by Ponyboy being part of a gang and yet being a caring person.
5. Do you agree or disagree with Ponyboy when he said that people usually go by looks so hoods will always be the bad guys and the clean shaven, neatly dressed kids will always be considered the good guys? Why?
I agree, because most people do go by what people look like.
6. Who are the good guys and bad guys in The Outsiders? Explain.
The good guys are the Greasers, because they care about other people other then themselves, because they rescued children from a burning building.
7. What are the two things Greasers have to be proud of?
The two things that greasers have to be proud of is their hair and
8. Who is the only Greaser who doesn’t like fights?
The only greaser that does not like fights is Ponyboy.
9. Why is Tim Shepard’s kid brother, Curly, not going to be at the rumble?
He did not go to the rumble, because
10. Why does Ponyboy feel he and his gang don’t belong with Tim Sheperd’s gang and the Brumley boys?
11. What are the rules for the rumble?
The rules are to not fight with knives or guns.
12. Who joins the rumble at the last minute?
13. How did Dally get out of the hospital?
14. How does the fight end?
15. Where do Ponyboy and Dally go after the rumble?
They go to the hospital after the rumble.
16. How do they get there so quickly?
The had a policeman escort them there.
17. What does Johnny tell Ponyboy to do?
Johnny tells Ponyboy to stay gold.
CHAPTER 10:
Do you think the rumble was worth the trouble?
No, I do not think that the rumble was worth the trouble, because it only caused more trouble.
2. Why did Dally want to die?
Dally wanted to die, because he no longer had a reason to live after Johnny died.
3. How do you think the other Greasers will end up?
I think that the greasers would end up having a better life and leave the gang behind.
4. Why was Ponyboy concerned with whether or not he had asked for Darry while he was unconscious?
Ponyboy thinks that he and Darry have and awkward relationship
5. How does Ponyboy get home from the hospital?
Ponyboy gets home from the hospital, because he was driven home by Dally.
6. Why is Dally so upset about Johnny’s death?
Dally is upset, because Johnny was like his little brother.
7. Who phones Darry, and what does he want?
Darry gets a call from Dallas saying that he is running from the police.
8. What did Johnny leave for Ponyboy?
Johnny left Ponyboy the book gone with the wind.
9. Why wouldn’t Ponyboy eat anything when he was sick?
Ponyboy did not eat anything when he was sick, because he said he did not like baloney, and he thought that everything he ate tastes like baloney.
10. Why is Ponyboy worried about whether or not he called for Darry when he was sick?
Ponyboy is worried about if he called for Darry, because he wanted to know if he cared for him.
CHAPTER 11:
Why do you think Ponyboy was ill?
Ponyboy was ill, because he was kicked in the head.
2. Why did Randy come to visit Ponyboy when he was ill? Why did Ponyboy not care that Randy was seeing his house in a messy condition?
They have a mutual understanding and he wanted Ponyboy to tell the truth. He does not care is he sees his room messy, becasue he does not care what he thinks and that he knows he is nonjudgmental
3. Why do you think Ponyboy said he’d killed Bob and that Johnny wasn’t dead? (p.g. 165-166)
Ponyboy said those things, because he is in denial. He did not want Johnny to be known as a murderer.
4. Why was Ponyboy concerned about his friends seeing his house but not about Randy seeing his house?
They have a mutual understanding and he wanted Ponyboy to tell the truth. He does not care is he sees his room messy, becasue he does not care what he thinks and that he knows he is nonjudgmental
5. Why did Ponyboy say he’d killed Bob and that Johnny wasn’t dead?
Ponyboy said those things, because he is in denial. He did not want Johnny to be known as a murderer.
CHAPTER 12:
Why was the court hearing important? What were possible decisions of the court?
The decisions of the court could determine the rest of his life.
2. Why do you think Ponyboy’s like was still troubled after the court hearing?
Ponyboy's life was troubled after the hearing, because the things he went through affected him mentaly.
3. What message did Johnny leave in the book?
The message was an explanation of the poem "Gone with the wind".
4. What do you think the doctor told the judge before the hearing?
I think that the doctor said that Ponyoby was going through emotional distress.
5. Why did Ponyboy’s life seem so different after the hearing?
He was emotionally numb.
6. Why did Soda think that being like Dally before he died was worse than being dead?
Soda believed that being like Dally was worse, because he died with nothing to love.
7. What do you think Ponyboy will write about in his theme? Why? What will be the result of his having written
about events of the past week? (Hint: Look at the first two sentences of the novel.)
I think that Ponboy will write about the ride home.
8. Why does Ponyboy think that his experiences as a Greaser are important for everyone to read about?
He thinks that people shoud know about his experiences as a Greaser, becasue he wanted to show that Grreasers are people also
9. What is one of the stereotypes in this novel? How is it INACCURATE?
The stereotype is that Greasers are white trash.
10. What is the theme of The Outsiders? There is definitely more than one right answer.
11. What is Darry’s motivation throughout the novel?
12. Why is the last sentence of the book unusual?