How do Johnny and Ponyboy pass the time while hiding in the church?

Reading "Gone with the Wind" and playing poker

Why does Dally try to persuade Johnny not to turn himself in?

He warns Johnny about what jail does to people

What does Cherry say is a bigger difference between the Socs and Greasers than money?

The Greasers are more emotional and real

What theme is established in Chapter 1?

The divide between the social classes

What does premonition mean?

feeling that something bad is going to happen

How does Ponyboy feel about cutting and bleaching his hair?

Upset. It is part of his identity.

How do the Socs attack Ponyboy?

They stick his head in the fountain

How does Ponyboy feel about being a Greaser?

He feels conflicted and wishes for a different life

What does the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" symbolize for Ponyboy and Johnny?

The fleeting nature of innocence and youth

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The Outsiders- Chapters 1-6

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Multiple choice questions on chapters 1-6 of The Outsiders by SE Hinton.

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1
How do Johnny and Ponyboy pass the time while hiding in the church?
Practicing fighting techniques
Reading "Gone with the Wind" and playing poker
Reading the Bible
Writing letters to their family
2
According to Dally, where do the police think Ponyboy and Johnny have fled to?
Mexico
California
Texas
New York
3
Where does the Outsiders take place?
California
Oklahoma
New York
Texas
4
Who helps Ponyboy and Johnny after Bob's death?
Two-Bit
Dally
Darry
Soda
5
Why does Dally try to persuade Johnny not to turn himself in?
He tells Johnny he'll be locked up for life
He says the Greasers need Johnny for protection
He offers Johnny money to stay on the run
He warns Johnny about what jail does to people
6
What does imploringly mean?
refuse
protest
urgent or pleading
reject
7
What does Cherry say is a bigger difference between the Socs and Greasers than money?
The Greasers are more emotional and real
The Greasers and smarter and more savvy
The Greasers have more potential and drive
The Greasers are more sensitive and loving
8
Who is the narrator of the story?
Johnny Cade
Ponyboy Curtis
Dallas WInston
Cherry Valance
9
What rule do the Greasers follow besides "stick together"?
Always fight back
Respect the Socs
Don't get caught
Never talk to the police
10
How do Johnny and Ponyboy recognize who the Socs in the park are?
By their blue Mustang
By Randy's voice
Bob calls out Johnny's name
By the rings on Bob's hand
11
What does nonchalant mean?
caring
unconcerned
anxious
attentive
12
Which social group does Ponyboy belong to?
Jocks
Greasers
Socs
Sharks
13
What theme is established in Chapter 1?
The importance of education
The divide between the social classes
The power of love and friendship
The challenges of family conflict
14
What does premonition mean?
feeling that something bad is going to happen
continuously, not stopping
confusing or difficult to understand
trembling and shaking
15
How does Ponyboy feel about cutting and bleaching his hair?
Relieved to change his appearance
Indifferent/nonchalant
Upset. It is part of his identity.
Excited for a new look
16
How do the Socs attack Ponyboy?
They punch him
They tie him up
They hit him with a bat
They stick his head in the fountain
17
How does Ponyboy feel about being a Greaser?
He wants to become a Soc
He feels conflicted and wishes for a different life
He is proud and loves his identity
He is indifferent and doesn't care
18
Why do Johnny and Ponyboy run into the burning church?
To recover their belongings
To save trapped children
To escape from Dally
To hide from the police
19
What emotion does Ponyboy feel when he sees Darry crying at the hospital?
Surprise
Anger
Joy
Fear
20
What does the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" symbolize for Ponyboy and Johnny?
The inevitability of conflict
The permanence of friendship
The beauty of nature
The fleeting nature of innocence and youth

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