Key Insights from Chapter 11 of The Outsiders

What does Ponyboy find in Soda's yearbook?

• A photo of Darry

• A photo of Johnny

• A photo of Bob

• A photo of Randy

How does Ponyboy try to understand Bob?

• By reading his diary

• By talking to his friends

• By visiting his house

• By envisioning him as Cheri described

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What advice does Randy give Ponyboy about the hearing?

• To stay silent

• To tell the truth

• To lie to protect himself

• To run away

Why is Ponyboy worried about the hearing?

• He might fail his exams

• He might lose his friends

• He might be put in a home

• He might go to jail

What does Ponyboy claim about Bob's death?

• He didn't know Bob

• He was the one who killed Bob

• Bob is still alive

• Johnny killed Bob

How does Ponyboy react to Johnny's death?

• He runs away

• He becomes violent

• He denies it and distorts the facts

• He accepts it calmly

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What triggers Ponyboy's mental breakdown?

• Randy's visit

• Darry's anger

• Johnny's death

• Soda's departure

How does Darry protect Ponyboy during Randy's visit?

• By lying to Randy

• By hiding Ponyboy

• By calling the police

• By telling Randy to leave

What does Darry warn Randy about?

• Not to lie in court

• Not to come back

• Not to trust the judge

• Not to mention Johnny in front of Ponyboy

What does the doctor say about Ponyboy's condition?

• He will never recover

• He needs immediate surgery

• He will get over it with time

• He should be hospitalized