The Outsiders Review

What sign of hope is there for Randy?

• He feels "lousy" about letting his father down.

• He can afford to pay a fine.

• His parents will be at the hearing.

What nickname does Darry finally call Pony, a name usually reserved for Soda?

• Mickey Mouse

• honey

• Little buddy

What does the judge ask Ponyboy at the hearing?

• who killed Bob Sheldon

• about Ponyboy's daily life

• who Ponyboy would like to live with

What is the outcome of the hearing?

• Ponyboy is put on probation.

• Ponyboy is acquitted.

• Ponyboy is required to do community service.

How can Ponyboy improve his English grade?

• by writing a poem about a sunset

• by retaking a test

• by writing a composition

What does Ponyboy feel when some Socs challenge him at the grocery store?

• fear

• anger

• nothing

How does Ponyboy know something is bothering Soda?

• Soda starts smoking.

• Soda cries.

• Soda picks a fight with him.

Why can't Soda choose sides between his brothers?

• He loves them both.

• He is afraid to.

• He can see both sides.

Why does Two-Bit complain about losing his switchblade when the police take it from Dally's body?

• to take his mind off the pain of the loss

• to trick the police into thinking he had stabbed someone

• to distract the police

Why does Ponyboy want to be tough?

• so that the girls will like him

• so that the Socs will fear him

• so that he won't get hurt