The Outsiders- Chapter 1

The narrator, Ponyboy, is on his own at the start of the novel because:

• Nobody wants to spend time with him

• He likes to watch movies undisturbed

• He wandered away from his gang and became lost

• He simply has no interest in anybody else

Ponyboy's feelings towards his brother Sodapop are that he:

• Hates being based around him

• Pities him because he is so stupid

• Loves him more than he's ever loved anyone

• Is completely indifferent towards him

Ponyboy says Greasers can't really walk alone too much because they:

• Get lost far too easily

• Might get arrested by the police

• Will get jumped by the Socs

• Will become lonely and upset

Greasers live on which side of town?

• North Side

• East Side

• West Side

• South Side

'Socs' is an abbreviation of:

• Sockets

• Sorcerers

• Societies

• Socials

Which one of the following is not typical behaviour from the Socs?

• They wreck houses

• They throw beer blasts

• They jump greasers

• They hold up gas stations

Which one of the following is not something that a greaser typically wears?

• Madras shirt

• Blue jeans

• Leather jacket

• Tennis shoes

Ponyboy's attitude towards the two groups is that:

• Greasers are better than Socs

• Socs are better than greasers

• Neither group is better than the other

• Both groups are a disgrace to society

Ponyboy describes the neighbourhood where he grew up as:

• Full of happiness

• Very wealthy

• Perfect

• Tight-knit

Ponyboy informs the reader that, at school, he:

• Gets good grades

• Bakes good cakes

• Wear cool shades

• Cheats in tests