The Outsiders Novel Test Review

"The importance of family" is a theme in The Outsiders. Which one of these examples is NOT an example of this theme?

• Johnny's parents are abusive, hurting him physically and emotionally

• The Curtis brothers can stay together ONLY if they stay out of trouble

• The greasers are so close they are like a family

• Cherry Valance stays with her own kind because her parents would not approve of greaser friends

A theme in The Outsiders is "the importance of friendship." Which one of these is an example of this theme.

• Ponyboy spitting at the Socs in the park

• The greasers looking out for Johnny in his time of need

• Johnny carrying a switchblade and vowing never to be beat up again

• Two-Bit befriending Marcia at the drive-in

Stereotypes are unfair and harmful is another theme in The Outsiders. Which one of these examples is NOT an example of this theme in the book.

• All greasers are "hoods"

• All Socs are unfeeling and cruel

• Greasers can be good citizens

• All Socs have it easy and have no problems

What kind of figurative language is this?

• Simile

• Metaphor

Match the following

• Doesn't like doing things the legal way - goes around trying to break laws

• Sodapop

• resembled a dark puppy who had been kicked too many times

• Dally

• the only member of the gang who likes reading books and watching movies

• Darry

• wants to marry his girlfriend Sandy

• Ponyboy

• Captain of the Football Team and Boy of the Year in high school but couldn't afford college

• Johnny

Match the following character to there quote.

• Sodapop

• "Work...and ruin my rep? I wouldn't be baby-sittin the kid here if I knew of some good day-nursery open on Saturdays."

• Ponyboy

• "Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."

• Johnny

• "does he have to draw you a picture? It was either that or get married, and her parents almost hit the roof at the idea of her marryin a sixteen-year-old kid."

• Two-Bit

• "You carry more than one bundle of roofing at a time and me and Soda'll skin you."

• Steve

• "I'll be seventeen in a couple of weeks."

What is Ponyboy doing at the beginning of Chapter 1?

• Sitting in a classroom

• Reading a book

• Kissing a girl

• Leaving a movie theater

Brags about a long criminal record.​ (a)  

• Randy

• Cherry Valance

• Sodapop

• Ponyboy

• Dally

19. Clowns around with reporters at the hospital.​ (a)  

• Randy

• Cherry Valance

• Sodapop

• Ponyboy

• Dally

Match the character with the personality trait that BEST defines them.

• Mean and aggressive.

• Two-Bit

• Smart and kind.

• Cherry

• Funny and playful.

• Johnny

• Sassy and understanding.

• Ponyboy

• Shy and damaged.

• Dally