Outsiders Chapter 6-7

We learn in chapter 6 that Cherry is a spy for the Greasers. Why is she helping them?

• She has decided that she is in love with Dallas and will do anything to keep him safe.

• She feels partly responsible for what happened to Johnny and Pony because she left the movie with them, which angered Bob.

• She is angry with all the Socs and wants to see them lose the rumble.

• Her parents told her that helping the Greasers is the right thing to do.

In chapter 6, Johnny decides to turn himself in to the police. Why does that decision worry Dallas?

• Johnny believes that he is guilty and should be punished for what he did.

• Dallas knows that no one will speak up for Johnny and that he will be found guilty.

• Dallas is worried that Johnny will be attacked by the Socs if he returns home.

• Dallas knows that jail changes a person and he doesn't want Johnny to end up hardened like him.

On page 98, what does Ponyboy realize about his relationship with Darry?

• Ponyboy realizes that Darry really cares about him and that's why Darry seems to be so strict with him.

• Ponyboy realizes that he and Darry will never get along, and Ponyboy should stop trying to understand his brother.

• Darry has too much to worry about, and Ponyboy should probably go live in a foster home to make Darry's life easier.

• Ponyboy is tired of disappointing Darry, and just wants to be left alone.

Who went with Ponyboy to visit Johnny at the hospital?

• Darry

• Sodapop

• Two-Bit

• Steve

Where does the setting mostly take place?

• The vacant lot

• The hospital

• Ponyboy's house

• Movie theater

What do the doctors say that makes Ponyboy realize Johnny is dying?

• That it couldn't hurt for him to have visitors now
• That Ponyboy should go home
• That they should call his mom
• That his room is empty

What lie does Ponyboy tell Johnny in the hospital?

• that Soda is on the way
• that Johnny is going home that day
• that his mom is there
• that Johnny will be okay

How has Ponyboy's view of the Socs changed?

• He now hates them even more.
• He now sees them as human beings with problems.
• He now sees them as cold and unfeeling.

What parenting mistake did Randy feel Bob's parents made?

• They were too strict with him.
• They did not love him enough.
• They never told him no.

After reading the morning paper, what is Ponyboy's biggest fear?

• That he is going to jail for manslaughter.
• That Dally will be upset he was made out to be a hero.
• He is worried the authorities will put him in a boys home.