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The Outsiders final novel assessment
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1
What genre is The Outsiders?
science fiction
historical
mystery
realistic
2
The conflict between the Greasers and the Socs is due mainly to...
differences in the amount of wealth they have
differences in educational success
differences in skin tone
differences in popularity
3
The Outsiders is written from which characters point of view?
Darry
The Curtis Brothers
Johnny
Ponyboy
4
Which of the following
most likely
shaped Johnny's withdrawn and nervous personality?
being the child of abusive parents
being jumped by the Socs
being an only child
being the youngest greaser
5
The resolution of the story occurs when...
The Socs threaten Ponyboy with a broken bottle
Ponyboy gets kicked in the head during the rumble.
Ponyboy reads Johnny's note and starts his term paper
Dally is shot by police while holding a loaded gun
6
What does Cherry Valance share about the lives of the Socs with Ponyboy?
The Socs have problems just like the Greasers.
There are many gangs on the West side.
The Socs are richer than anybody ever realized.
The Socs don't like school.
7
What do the words, "Stay gold, Ponyboy," as stated by Johnny mean to Ponyboy?
Get rich or die trying.
Get as much sunshine as possible
Don't forget about your friends.
Don't let life change you.
8
Which literary technique appeals to the readers senses?
sensory language
onomatopoeia
hyperbole
allusion
9
For which of the following reasons might Dally have wanted to die?
Dally was always depressed.
Dally was closest to and felt responsible for Johnny.
Dally felt guilty for starting the church fire.
All of these
10
Which event below is part of the novel's falling action?
Johnny stabs Bob Sheldon.
Johnny and Ponyboy hide out at Jay's Mountain.
Dally gets shot by the police and dies.
Ponyboy meets Cherry at the movies.
11
When the author references the novel "Great Expectations" what literary technique is she using?
hyperbole
allusion
onomatopoeia
alliteration
12
What was the cause of Darry slapping Ponyboy?
Ponyboy cursed at Darry.
Ponyboy was very late coming home.
Ponyboy failed a class at school.
None of these
13
The author uses the poem "Nothing Gold can Stay" mainly to...
show Johnny's interest in nature
show that the characters have lost some of their innocence
describe the sunset
its a symbol for friendship
14
Which of the following events could be considered climatic?
Johnny and Ponyboy falling asleep in the lot.
Ponyboy running away after Darry slaps him.
Johnny's death.
Johnny and Ponyboy cutting their hair.
15
Which statement is true of Ponyboy?
all of these
He enjoys beauty in nature.
He enjoys the movies and reading.
He enjoys spending time with Johnny.
16
Which of the following can be considered a symbol that represents the Socs?
Mustangs
madras shirts
all of these
rings
17
S.E Hinton uses the same passage to begin and end the novel. This is an example of what device?
repetition
allusion
simile
hyperbole
18
Which statement best expresses a theme in The Outsiders?
don't worry, be happy
hard works pays off
Get to know someone before you judge them.
Rich people and poor people will never understand each other
19
According to slang in the novel 'tuff' can be defined as...
tough
cool
wild
stupid
20
The word 'rumble' means...
arguments
games
lies
fights
21
Ponyboy walking home from the movies is part of the...
exposition
resolution
conflict
climax
22
Darry crying when he sees Ponyboy in the hospital supports which theme?
We all experience heartbreak in life.
Individuals can impact their communities.
Survival in a gang is difficult.
Family ties are important in our lives.
23
What did Ponyboy decide was the reason Dally couldn't handle Johnny's death?
Johnny was Dally's little brother.
Johnny was the one person Dally really loved.
Dally was not good at accepting reality.
Dally had forced Johnny back into the burning church.
24
Which of the following items would the greasers probably consider 'tuff?'
a poem
a puppy
an expensive car
a Beatles song
25
How is Ponyboy different from the rest of the Greasers?
Ponyboy likes girls, beer, and guns
Ponyboy steals and does poorly in school
Ponyboy shot a man in Reno just to watch him die
Ponyboy doesn't like to fight
26
Darry is described by Ponyboy as tough and uncaring but he shows a different side when..
he cries when visiting Ponyboy in the hospital
he slaps Ponyboy for staying out late
he skips his parents funeral
he hits Sodapop for dropping out of school
27
Which adjective best describes Ponyboy's personality throughout the story?
carefree
fearful
sensitive
angry
28
Which of the following can be considered a symbol that represents the greasers?
madras shirts
long, greasy hair
all of these
Corvair
29
Johnny is close friends with Ponyboy but who does he idolize or look up to?
Dally
Sodapop
Darry
Steve
