Outsiders Multiple Choice: Chapter 1

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What is Ponyboy doing at the beginning of Chapter 1?

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Ponyboy is leaving a movie theater.

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What happened to Ponyboy's parents?

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Ponyboy's parents were killed in a car wreck.

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Who jumps Ponyboy when he is walking home from the movie theater?

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A group of Socs jumps Ponyboy.

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According to Ponyboy's brother, what is one of Ponyboy's bad habits?

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One of Ponyboy's bad habits is not thinking.

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Who comes to rescue Ponyboy when he gets jumped while walking home?

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Darry and the rest of the gang come to rescue Ponyboy.

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

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Ponyboy represents the struggles of youth and the search for identity.

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What does the term 'Socs' refer to in the book?

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Socs are the wealthy social group in the story, often in conflict with the Greasers.

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How does Ponyboy feel about his brothers?

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Ponyboy has a complex relationship with his brothers, feeling both love and frustration.

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What is the main conflict introduced in Chapter 1?

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The main conflict is the tension between the Greasers and the Socs.

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What role does the setting play in Chapter 1?

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The setting establishes the social divide and the atmosphere of tension.