Exploring Chapter 4 of The Outsiders

What event leads to the confrontation between the Greasers and the Socs in Chapter 4?

• A party hosted by the Socs that the Greasers crash.

• A misunderstanding at school between Ponyboy and a Soc.

• A race between the Greasers and the Socs in the streets.

• The attack on Ponyboy and Johnny by the Socs in the park.

How does Ponyboy feel about his relationship with his brothers in this chapter?

• Ponyboy has a complex relationship with his brothers, feeling both supported and constrained.

• Ponyboy believes his brothers are always right and never makes his own decisions.

• Ponyboy has a very simple and straightforward relationship with his brothers.

• Ponyboy feels completely unsupported by his brothers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What significant action does Johnny take in Chapter 4 that impacts the story?

• Johnny confronts the Socs in a fight.

• Johnny runs away after being attacked by the Socs.

• Johnny tells the police about the attack.

• Johnny decides to stay home and hide.

Describe the setting where Ponyboy and Johnny find themselves in Chapter 4.

• Ponyboy and Johnny are hiding in an abandoned church.

• Ponyboy and Johnny are at a diner.

• Ponyboy and Johnny are in a school basement.

• Ponyboy and Johnny are in a city park.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Ponyboy reveal about his dreams and aspirations in this chapter?

• Ponyboy dreams of becoming a writer and wants to express his experiences through literature.

• Ponyboy wants to become a professional athlete and compete in sports.

• Ponyboy dreams of traveling the world and experiencing different cultures.

• Ponyboy aspires to join the military and serve his country.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the theme of friendship manifest in Chapter 4?

• Friendship is only mentioned in passing without any significant interactions.

• The chapter focuses solely on rivalry and competition among characters.

• Characters express their feelings of isolation and loneliness throughout the chapter.

• The theme of friendship manifests through supportive interactions and shared experiences that strengthen bonds among characters.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What role does the character Dally play in this chapter?

• Dally plays a protective and mentoring role.

• Dally acts as a villain in the chapter.

• Dally serves as a comic relief character.

• Dally is a passive observer with no influence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the author use dialogue to convey the emotions of the characters in Chapter 4?

• The author uses dialogue to reveal characters' emotions through word choice, tone, and pacing.

• The author relies solely on narration to convey character feelings.

• The author avoids using dialogue to express emotions.

• The author uses dialogue to create suspense and tension.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the significance of the poem 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' in this chapter?

• The poem serves as a warning against embracing change.

• The poem celebrates the permanence of love and friendship.

• The poem emphasizes the importance of material wealth and success.

• The poem highlights the transient nature of beauty and innocence, mirroring the chapter's themes of loss and change.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Chapter 4 contribute to the overall conflict in The Outsiders?

• Chapter 4 focuses on the Greasers' daily life without any conflict.

• Chapter 4 intensifies the conflict by showcasing the violent clash between the Greasers and the Socs.

• Chapter 4 introduces a new character who has no impact on the conflict.

• The chapter resolves the tension between the Greasers and the Socs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9