"The Outsiders" Chp. 4-6 Quiz

Why did the Socs come back to the park looking for Johnny and Ponyboy?

• They were drunk and wanted to fight.

• Johnny and Ponyboy provoked them at the movie theater.

• Johnny and Ponyboy made fun of their clothes and cars.

• Johnny and Ponyboy hung out with their girls.

Why does Ponyboy spit at the Socs?

• to show his disgust for them

• to intimidate them

• because he is angry

• because he can't think of anything else to say

After Ponyboy nearly drowns, what is the first thing Johnny says to him?

• "I killed him."

• "You okay, Ponyboy."

• "I didn't mean to."

• "They were going to kill you, Ponyboy."

Who do Johnny and Ponyboy decide to ask for help after Johnny kills Bob?

• Cherry

• Buck Merril

• Dally

• Two-Bit

What did Dally give Johnny and Ponyboy when they came to Buck Merril's place?

• a lecture and a good whipping

• a gun and $50

• a copy of "Gone with the Wind"

• a Hank Williams casette

What lie does Ponyboy tell the farmer who gives him directions to Jay Mountain?

• that he is playing army and is supposed to report to headquarters there

• that he and Johnny are completing a hike for Boy Scouts

• that he's visiting the church his father attended before he died

• that he and Johnny are meeting a couple of girls at the church for a date

Why is Ponyboy upset about cutting his hair?

• He thinks he will look weird with short hair.

• It is his pride and trademark as a Greaser.

• Marcia likes boys with long hair.

• He is afraid of scissors.

How many days do Johnny and Ponyboy stay hidden?

• 3 days

• 5 days

• 1 week

• 2 weeks

According to Ponyboy, who does Johnny look up to as a hero?

• Darry

• Dally

• Two-Bit

• Ponyboy

Why are the police looking for Johnny and Ponyboy in Texas?

• A witness saw them boarding the train to Texas.

• Someone called in an anonymous tip.

• The farmer told the police where they were.

• Dally told the police they fled to Texas.