The Outsiders Chapters 1-3 Assignment

Front

What happens to Ponyboy on his way home in chapter 1?

Back

He gets jumped by the Socs.

Front

Who is the youngest Curtis brother, the narrator of the story?

Back

Ponyboy.

Front

Why do Cherry and Marcia become friends with Ponyboy and Johnny?

Back

They stood up for the girls when Dally was bothering them.

Front

How did Johnny know the Socs in the Mustang were the ones who had beaten him up before?

Back

Johnny recognized the rings on Bob's fingers.

Front

What part of the plot introduces characters, setting, and the problem?

Back

Exposition.

Front

Define 'Greasers' in the context of 'The Outsiders'.

Back

A group of working-class teenagers who are often in conflict with the Socs.

Front

What is the significance of the character Dally Winston?

Back

Dally represents the tough, rebellious side of the Greasers and has a troubled past.

Front

Explain the relationship between Ponyboy and Darry Curtis.

Back

Darry is Ponyboy's older brother and acts as a guardian, often pushing Ponyboy to succeed.

Front

What does the term 'Socs' refer to in 'The Outsiders'?

Back

The Socs are the wealthy, privileged teenagers who often clash with the Greasers.

Front

What is the main conflict introduced in the first three chapters?

Back

The ongoing rivalry and tension between the Greasers and the Socs.