The Outsiders Quotes

When Johnny says, "Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold...", what is he encouraging Ponyboy to do?

• To keep his hair dyed gold

• To stay true to himself and retain his innocence

• To win a gold medal in track

• To stay out of trouble with the law

What can be inferred from Two-Bit's quote, "We're all we have left. We ought to be able to stick together against anything"?

• He values loyalty above all else

• He feels isolated from society

• He is preparing for a physical fight

• He believes in the power of friendship

What does Dally's quote, "You get tough like me and you don't get hurt," suggest about his character?

• He values physical strength above all

• He believes in avoiding emotional connections

• He is advising others to pursue a life of crime

• He is insensitive and uncaring

When Ponyboy says, "I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me," what does this reveal about his internal conflict?

• He struggles with honesty

• He is in denial about his feelings

• He has a split personality

• He is an unreliable narrator

Who said, "Things are rough all over"?

• Dally

• Ponyboy

• Cherry

• Marcia

Who says: "things are rough all over" for them too, even though they live in a separate world.

• Cherry

• Two Bi

• Johnny

• Marcia

BONUS: Who said, "Stay Gold, Ponyboy, stay Gold."

• Dally

• Cherry

• Johnny

• Ponyboy

Who says "Stay gold, Ponyboy.  Stay gold..."?

• Dally

• Cherry

• Johnny

• Sodapop

“Things are rough all over.”

• Ponyboy Curtis

• Randy

• Dallas Winston

• Cherry

• Johnny Cade

Who said, "Stay Gold, Ponyboy, stay Gold?"

• Dally

• Cherry

• Johnny

• Ponyboy