Exploring The Outsiders: Chapters 1-3

Who is the main character (narrator)?

• Darry Curtis

• Ponyboy Curtis

• Johnny

• Dallas Winston

What is Ponyboy Curtis doing when the story begins?

• Playing football

• Walking home from the movies

• Studying in the library

• Riding a bicycle

What is the name of the group that Ponyboy belongs to?

• The Socs

• The Greasers

• The Jets

• The Sharks

Which group is considered the rival of the Greasers?

• The Jets

• The Sharks

• The Socs

• The Outsiders

What happens to Ponyboy at the beginning of the story?

• He wins a race

• He gets into a fight

• He is jumped by the Socs

• He moves to a new city

How does Ponyboy describe his brother Sodapop?

• As a serious and strict person

• As a fun-loving and handsome person

• As a shy and quiet person

• As a mean and angry person

What is the main difference between the Socs and the Greasers?

• The Socs are wealthier than the Greasers

• The Greasers are better at sports

• The Socs are more artistic

• The Greasers have more members

Who is the Greaser that is known for being tough and wild?

• Johnny Cade

• Two-Bit Mathews

• Dallas Winston

• Steve Randle

What event brings Ponyboy and Johnny closer together?

• A school project

• A fight with the Socs

• A camping trip

• A car race

How does Ponyboy feel about his oldest brother, Darry?

• He thinks Darry is too strict

• He admires Darry's sense of humor

• He feels Darry is too lenient

• He believes Darry is not smart