The Outsiders Chapters 1-2

Front

What is the point of view of 'The Outsiders'?

Back

1st Person

Front

Why is the 1st person point of view important in 'The Outsiders'?

Back

We need to learn the story from 1 person's POV and experience what that 1 person does.

Front

What tense is 'The Outsiders' written in?

Back

Past

Front

How is Ponyboy different from the other members of the gang?

Back

He has classes with the Socs and he likes to read.

Front

Why doesn't Ponyboy like calling Sodapop a 'drop out'?

Back

Because it doesn't describe the brother he knows.

Front

Who is the author of 'The Outsiders'?

Back

S.E. Hinton

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Outsiders'?

Back

The struggle between social classes and the search for identity.

Front

What does Ponyboy enjoy doing in his free time?

Back

He enjoys reading and writing.

Front

What are the names of Ponyboy's brothers?

Back

Sodapop and Darry.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'Greasers'?

Back

It refers to the group of boys from the lower socioeconomic class in the novel.