Exploring The Outsiders

Who is the author of The Outsiders?

• S.E. Hinton

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Harper Lee

• J.D. Salinger

What is the main setting of The Outsiders?

• A large city in the 1980s.

• A small town in the 1960s.

• A rural area in the 1950s.

• An urban neighborhood in the 1970s.

Name the two rival groups in the story.

• the Montagues and the Capulets

• the Montagues and the Mercutios

• the Capulets and the Tybalt

• the Veronas and the Venetians

Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?

• Dallas Winston

• Johnny Cade

• Two-Bit Mathews

• Ponyboy Curtis

What event triggers the main conflict in the novel?

• A minor event that has no impact on the story.

• A peaceful resolution between characters.

• A character's internal struggle with their identity.

• A significant event that disrupts the status quo.

Describe the significance of the term 'Socs' in the story.

• The term 'Socs' refers to a type of clothing worn by the Greasers.

• Socs are a group of friends who support the Greasers in their struggles.

• The term 'Socs' is used to describe a popular music genre in the story.

• The term 'Socs' signifies the wealthy social group that embodies privilege and serves as a contrast to the Greasers, highlighting class conflict.

What does Ponyboy mean when he says, 'Stay gold'?

• It means to embrace materialism and wealth.

• It means to remain innocent and true to oneself.

• It means to conform to societal expectations.

• It means to seek revenge against enemies.

Who are Ponyboy's closest friends?

• Johnny Cade, Dallas 'Dally' Winston

• Steve Randle, Two-Bit Mathews

• Cherry Valance, Bob Sheldon

• Tim Shepard, Darry Curtis

What role does Johnny play in the story?

• Johnny is a key supporting character.

• Johnny is the main antagonist.

• Johnny is a minor background character.

• Johnny is the narrator of the story.

How does the relationship between the Greasers and Socs evolve?

• The relationship remains hostile and competitive throughout.

• The relationship evolves from rivalry to understanding and empathy.

• The Greasers and Socs ignore each other completely.

• The Greasers and Socs become friends immediately.