What does it mean to be a "Soc"?

That you are a kid with nice things and social status.

EXTRA CREDIT: What does Two-Bit say are the only "rules" for a Greaser?

Stick together; Don't get caught

What does Cherry explain is the difference between the Socs and the Greasers?

The way they show their emotions.

According to Two-Bit, the Socs don't fight fair; they fight rough. What does Two-Bit mean?

The Socs gang up unfairly and use weapons.

Who are Cherry and Marcia?

Soc girls the greasers meet at the drive-in movie.

Why doesn't Ponyboy like referring to Sodapop as a "dropout"?

Because Soda does not fit the stereotype of a dropout.

When Ponyboy talks to Cherry as they buy popcorn, what do we find out happened to Johnny?

He was jumped by Socs and badly beaten.

What happens when Ponyboy come home after curfew? What is Ponyboy's reaction?

Darry slaps Ponyboy; Ponyboy runs away.

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The Outsiders Chapters 1 - 3

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1
What does it mean to be a "Soc"?
That you are a kid with nice things and social status.
That you stay away from fights and gangs.
That you are really social and friendly.
That you are students who go to social gatherings.
2
What is the name of Sodapop's horse?
Mickey Mouse
Lightening
Daniel
Guthrie
3
Where did Dally live before moving to Tulsa and meeting the Greasers?
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
St. Louis
4
EXTRA CREDIT: What does Two-Bit say are the only "rules" for a Greaser?
Stick together; Don't get caught
Stick together; Always protect a brother.
Don't get caught; Never tell the fuzz.
Don't be stupid; Don't get caught.
5
In what city does The Outsiders set?
Macon, Georgia
Dallas, Texas
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Greenbo, Alabama
6
What does Ponyboy say is visible on both the East side and the West side of town?
Rail Road Tracks
Smokestacks
The moon
Sunsets
7
How old is Darry?
Twenty
Eighteen
Nineteen
Twenty-three
8
What does Two-Bit give Ponyboy when the car of Socs pull up beside them?
His switchblade.
A warning to run away.
A broken glass bottle.
A pipe.
9
What does Cherry explain is the difference between the Socs and the Greasers?
The way they show their emotions.
The way they do their hair.
The way their parents have raised them.
They way they dress.
10
Who is the 2nd youngest member of the greasers' gang?
Two-Bit
Sodapop
Johnny
Steve
11
According to Two-Bit, the Socs don't fight fair; they fight rough. What does Two-Bit mean?
They bite, gouge, and sucker-punch.
The Socs gang up unfairly and use weapons.
The Socs call the cops when the fight goes bad.
The Socs only fight bare-knuckled.
12
Who are Cherry and Marcia?
Greasy girls who want to get close to Dally.
Two girls who make fun of Johnny for being 14 years old.
Comic book characters from the 1960's.
Soc girls the greasers meet at the drive-in movie.
13
Why doesn't Ponyboy like referring to Sodapop as a "dropout"?
Because Ponyboy wants to drop out of school too.
Because Ponyboy knows many dropouts that still make money.
Because Ponyboy is embarrassed about Soda dropping out.
Because Soda does not fit the stereotype of a dropout.
14
How did the Curtis brothers' parents die?
Horse-riding accident
Car accident
Boating accident
Roller-coaster accident
15
When Ponyboy talks to Cherry as they buy popcorn, what do we find out happened to Johnny?
He was adopted as a baby.
He has run away from home many times.
He was jumped by Socs and badly beaten.
He has spent some time in jail.
16
What happens when Ponyboy come home after curfew? What is Ponyboy's reaction?
Darry yells at Ponyboy; Ponyboy goes to his room.
Darry slaps Ponyboy; Ponyboy runs away.
Darry is sleeping on the sofa; Ponyboy sneaks past him.
Sodapop is worried; Ponyboy reassures Soda that he was safe.

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