The Outsiders: Chapter 1 Review

"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home."

Based on this quote, what do you think was on Ponyboy's mind? Select all the answers that apply.

• Looking like the actor, Paul Newman, in the movie he just watched

• Being a greaser

• Worried about the walk home alone

• How he is the only member of the gang that likes movies

What is the setting of the story?

• New York, 1968

• Tulsa, Oklahoma during the 1940's

• Chicago, Illinois, 1946

• Tulsa, Oklahoma during the 1960's

The Outsiders is told in what point of view?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

This gang is from the East Side and are not well-respected by society. They are poorer than the middle class and are considered hoods because they like to steal, drive old souped-up cars, and get in gang fights. Members of the gang have long, greasy hair and wear leather jackets, t-shirts, and blue jeans.

• Greasers

• Socs

This gang is known for being the West-side rich kids who never actually get in trouble for wrecking houses or throwing beer blasts because of their wealth. They drive nice cars and think anyone who isn't a part of their gang is dirt.

• Greasers

• Socs

Based on the description of the two gangs and the fact that the novel is narrated by Ponboy, a greaser gang member, who do you think the author has more sympathy for?

• Greasers

• Socs

Ponyboy feels that he can talk to Sodapop about anything because he is more understanding. On the other hand, he feels like Darry is judgmental, never sorry and is easily angered.

• True

• False

Select all the reasons why Darry acts the way he does.

• Darry has a lot of responsibilities because he stepped up as the parent figure to take care of his brothers, Ponyboy and Sodapop.

• He blames his brothers for the death of his parents.

• He wants the best for brothers, especially because Ponyboy is smart and has potential to make something of himself.

• He wants to make sure that the boys stay out of trouble so that they can remain living together.

• He is jealous of his brothers because he is the only one that has to work so hard.

What mistake did Ponyboy make in the beginning of the book?

• He did not get a haircut before going to see a movie

• He walked home alone after the movie knowing that greasers usually get jumped

• Wishing that he looked like someone else

How did the gang get Ponyboy out of trouble?

• They called the police

• Ponyboy fought the Socs on his own and did not need their help

• A neighbor saw Ponyboy and screamed for the gang to help

• The gang chased the Socs away