The Outsiders Introduction

Character Analysis: Explain the relationship between Ponyboy and his brothers, Darry and Sodapop.

• Ponyboy has no relationship with his brothers

• Ponyboy has a close relationship with his brothers. Darry is the easygoing and supportive older brother while Sodapop is strict and responsible.

• Ponyboy has a close relationship with his brothers. Darry is the strict and responsible older brother, while Sodapop is the easygoing and supportive middle brother.

• Sodapop is the youngest of the three brothers, and Darry is the strict, older brother.

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What part of the plot is the introduction of characters, setting and the problem?

• Setting

• Exposition

• Foreshadow

• Prediction

• Rising Action

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Who is the youngest Curtis brother the narrator of the story?

• Ponyboy

• Darry

• Dally

• Sodapop

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Who is the middle Curtis brother with the movie star good looks and works at the gas station?

• Ponyboy

• Dally

• Darry

• Johnny

• Sodapop

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Who is the Greaser that Cherry said she could fall in love with if she sees him again?

• Ponybpy

• Darry

• Two-Bit

• Johnny

• Dally

What does Cherry say separates the Greasers and the Socs besides money?

• The Greasers are more emotional

• The Socs have good haircuts

• The Greasers lack good manners

• The Socs have a better education

• All of the above

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Who is the author of The Outsiders?

• J.S. Howard

• R. E. Smith

• S. E. Hinton

• J.K. Rowling

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What was the name of the town that Darry sent Johnny and Ponyboy to run away?

• Westsideville

• Windrixville

• Shepardville

• Jay Mountain

What is the setting of The Outsiders?

• 1980's New York City

• 1960's New York City

• 1960's Oklahoma

• 1980's Oklahoma

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What is the main theme introduced in the beginning of 'The Outsiders'?

• A) Friendship and loyalty

• B) Wealth and power

• C) Isolation and identity

• D) Love and betrayal

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