Ch 8 Comprehension Check (The Outsiders)

Front

What does Cherry confess about Bob?

Back

He could be kind and had a good heart.

Front

What does Johnny ask Ponyboy to bring him in the hospital?

Back

A copy of Gone with the Wind.

Front

Why won’t Cherry visit Johnny in the hospital?

Back

She still sees Johnny as the person who killed Bob.

Front

Why does Johnny refuse to see his mother?

Back

He doesn’t believe she actually cares about him.

Front

What does Ponyboy take before going to the rumble?

Back

Aspirin because he isn’t feeling well.

Front

What is the significance of Bob's character in the story?

Back

Bob represents the conflict between the Socs and Greasers, showing that even tough characters can have depth.

Front

How does Johnny's view of his mother affect his actions?

Back

Johnny's belief that his mother doesn't care leads him to refuse seeing her, highlighting his emotional struggles.

Front

What role does literature play in Johnny's character development?

Back

Literature, like Gone with the Wind, provides Johnny with an escape and reflects his desire for a better life.

Front

How does Cherry's perspective on the Greasers differ from others?

Back

Cherry sees the humanity in the Greasers and understands their struggles, unlike many Socs.

Front

What does Ponyboy's use of aspirin symbolize?

Back

Ponyboy's use of aspirin symbolizes his attempt to cope with stress and pain before the rumble.