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The Outsiders-- Ch. 9 and 10 Reading Check
The Outsiders-- Ch. 9 and 10 Reading Check
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Southern gentlemen w/ big black eyes in blue jeans & t-shirts. . .crumpling under street lights
This refers to Ponyboy and his brothers.
This refers to Johnny, who is better than southern gents.
This refers to all the Greasers after the rumble.
This refers to Johnny and Dally,
2
For how long was Ponyboy delirious?
From Friday to Tuesday morning
From Saturday to Sunday
From Saturday night to Tuesday
From Friday night to Monday evening
3
Why does Darry fight?
To keep the younger boys out of trouble
To prove he's better than a Soc
To show off his muscles
For the fun of it
4
Why does Soda fight?
He likes hurting other people.
It's action, a contest.
He's entertained by it.
To show off how strong he is.
5
Why does Two-bit fight?
He likes hurting Socs.
He thinks it's funny.
Everyone does.
To make sure everyone fight fair.
6
What was all Johnny ever wanted?
To be Ponyboy's best friend.
For Dally to be proud of him.
To be respected around the neighborhood.
For his parents to love him.
7
Where did Dally and Ponyboy go after the rumble?
To the hospital
To jail
To Soc turf
To the church hideout
8
Who comes late to the rumble?
Darry
Ponyboy
Dally
Johnny
9
How did Ponyboy get home from the hospital?
The police picked him up and brought him home.
Dally drove him home in the t-bird.
He stumbled and ran and basically dragged himself home.
A kind stranger had some compassion on him & drove him home.
10
Which two of these are examples of irony?
Dally's gun (unloaded)
Darry making Ponyboy soup
That Ponyboy talked in his sleep, asking for everyone.
Soda telling Ponyboy, "There's always next year."
11
About what does Two-Bit feel guilty?
He thinks he should have worked harder in school all along.
He should have looked after Johnny better, not teased him.
He didn't tell that Ponyboy had a fever before the rumble.
He wishes he had done better fighting in the rumble.
12
What did Johnny leave for Ponyboy?
His hair grease and a note about staying true to himself.
Great Expectations and a note.
Nothing, but he intended to leave him a copy of the poem.
His copy of Gone with the Wind.
13
What are Johnny's last words? (These are all real quotes).
"Hey."
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."
"Ponyboy."
"Useless. . .fighting's no good."
14
The Greasers have a party after the rumble like they said they would.
False
True
15
What is Ponyboy's complaint in Ch. 9 about his clothes?
He wished his t-shirt fit tighter; he lost weight at church.
The brothers were making fun of his babyish clothes.
He needed a clean t-shirt and jeans, but couldn't find any.
His t-shirt was too tight, and it made him look scrawny.
16
How did Dally and Ponyboy get there so quickly?
They stole a car from the Soc Paul and sped away.
They ran because they were worried about Johnny.
They didn't get there quickly at all, both being hurt.
They took Buck's t-bird and had a police escort.
17
Why did Ponyboy want to know whether or not he asked for Darry? (Pick two)
He wonders if he is delusional and talking in his sleep.
It is a sign that they are starting to bond again.
He was hoping that he called for Sodapop instead.
It shows that he needed Darry a little bit.
18
Why did Dally want to die?
Dally didn't want to die; it was Ponyboy that did.
He was really wounded after the rumble and wanted it over.
Ponyboy told him he was to blame for everything.
Johnny died; he loved him, and might feel a little guilty.
19
Why are all the boys doing acrobatics before the rumble?
They are hoping to distract themselves.
They think this will impress the Socs, especially the girls.
This is one of the ways they fight in this book; it's fair.
They learned because Darry took a course at the Y; excited.
20
According to Ponyboy, why does vocabulary matter?
It helps other greasers to understand you.
It doesn't matter.
It shows how educated you are.
It will make you a better writer.
21
Who sat in an armchair by Ponyboy's bed?
Dally
Sodapop
Darry
Two-bit
22
Why does Ponyboy fight?
His likes to try to prove how strong he is.
He is defending Johnny's honor.
He just does, but he doesn't like it.
His brothers make him.
