Exploring Chapter 10 of The Outsiders

Ponyboy struggles with the aftermath of Johnny's death, wandering in a daze and convincing himself that Johnny is still alive. The gang is in shock, and Dally, unable to cope, confronts the police and is killed. Ponyboy recovers from a concussion, reflecting on the events and worrying about his family's future. The narrative explores themes of grief, loss, and the bonds of friendship.

What does Ponyboy convince himself about Johnny while walking home?

• Johnny is at the bowling alley.

• Johnny is in the hospital.

• Johnny is still alive.

• Johnny is at home.

What does the stranger notice about Ponyboy when giving him a ride?

• He is crying.

• He is hungry.

• He is bleeding.

• He is lost.

How does the gang react when Ponyboy tells them about Johnny's death?

• They are shocked and saddened.

• They are angry.

• They are indifferent.

• They are relieved.

What does Ponyboy realize about Dally's feelings for Johnny?

• Dally was jealous of Johnny.

• Dally was indifferent to Johnny.

• Johnny was the only thing Dally loved.

• Dally hated Johnny.

What does Dally do after Johnny's death?

• He hides in the church.

• He goes home.

• He robs a grocery store.

• He calls the police.

What happens to Dally after he raises his gun?

• He surrenders.

• He is arrested.

• He is shot by the police.

• He escapes.

Where does Ponyboy wake up after being delirious?

• In the church.

• In the park.

• At home.

• In the hospital.

What does Ponyboy struggle to remember after waking up?

• The hospital.

• The rumble.

• His parents.

• The grocery store.

What does Ponyboy worry about after waking up?

• Missing school.

• Going to court.

• Being separated from his brothers.

• All of the above.

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What does Ponyboy remember about Johnny and Dally?

• They were both heroes.

• They both were indifferent to life.

• They both wanted to die.

• They both died young.

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