Why would the Greasers feel like they had to get “spruced up” before a rumble with the Socs?

to show that they're not trash and are just as good as Socs

Why don't Ponyboy's clothes fit?

He lost too much weight while hiding out in the church

Why did Darry teach all the greasers how to do acrobatics that he learned?

Darry thought it could be useful in a fight

Why are the greasers so lean, as Ponyboy describes them?

They don't eat a lot because they're poor

How does Ponyboy think he and Darry are different than the other greasers and hoods?

He and Darry will work to improve their lives

Why is it so tense between Paul Holden and Darry?

because Paul and Darry used to be friends and teammates

Why does Darry not want Ponyboy to fight?

All of the above, He says Pony is out of shape and too tense, He says Pony has lost too much weight, He points out that Johnny isn't there to team up with Pony

For what reason does the doctor agree to let Ponyboy and Dally see Johnny?

The doctor lets them in because they are Johnny's friends

How are the greasers different than the Shepard gang and the Brumley boys?

the Shepards and Brumley boys enjoy being hoods

What is the literary purpose of the scene in which Pony and Dally get a police escort?

It is an example of comic relief.

The game of "chicken" that Ponyboy plays with Curly Shepard really just consists of...

The two of them burning each other with lit cigarettes

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The Outsiders Ch. 9-10

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ELA quiz for chapters 9 and 10 of "The Outsiders."

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1
Why would the Greasers feel like they had to get “spruced up” before a rumble with the Socs?
because a rumble is actually just a beauty contest
In case any pretty girls come to watch.
to show that they're not trash and are just as good as Socs
"Look good, feel good"
2
Who joins the rumble at the last minute?
Randy
Johnny
Cherry
Dally
3
Why don't Ponyboy's clothes fit?
He's growing so fast that his clothes are now too small
He lost too much weight while hiding out in the church
He can't afford clothes that fit
He has Soda's hand-me-downs and hasn't grown into them yet
4
Why did Darry teach all the greasers how to do acrobatics that he learned?
He thought it could be useful for sneaking into the drive-in
Darry thought it could be useful in a fight
Darry thought it could be useful for running away from cops
Darry values athletics and wanted the gang to learn
5
Who represents the greasers to lead off the rumble?
Darry
Tim Shepard
Steve
Dally
6
Why are the greasers so lean, as Ponyboy describes them?
It's a result of their smoking habits
They all use George Foreman's Lean Mean Fat Grilling Machine
They don't eat a lot because they're poor
They exercise to have minimal body fat
7
How does Ponyboy think he and Darry are different than the other greasers and hoods?
He and Darry will work to improve their lives
He and Darry both like to read
He and Darry are both star athletes
He and Darry don't smoke
8
How do greasers look, according to Ponyboy?
They look like the famous actor Paul Newman
They are lean and "slouchy"
They are all very big and muscular, like Darry
They are overweight because they don't exercise much
9
Why is it so tense between Paul Holden and Darry?
because Paul and Darry used to be friends and teammates
because Paul and Darry work together
because it's the beginning of the rumble, no other reason
because Paul dates Darry's ex-girlfriend
10
How do Dally and Ponyboy get to the hospital to see Johnny?
via a police escort
they take the bus
they run
they use the Floo Network
11
Why does Darry not want Ponyboy to fight?
All of the above
He says Pony is out of shape and too tense
He says Pony has lost too much weight
He points out that Johnny isn't there to team up with Pony
12
Johnny's words are a reference to what?
A song they both like
the book "Gone With The Wind"
a poem by Robert Frost
A video game
13
For what reason does the doctor agree to let Ponyboy and Dally see Johnny?
The doctor lets them in because they are Johnny's friends
He doesn't let them in
The doctor's intimidated by Dally's knife, so lets them in
The doctor said that they're lucky it's visiting hours
14
How are the greasers different than the Shepard gang and the Brumley boys?
the Shepards and Brumley boys enjoy being hoods
They don't dress the same way
They live in different neighborhoods
They only play Fortnite and the greasers play Apex
15
Who won the rumble?
The Nature Boy Ric Flair, WOOOO!!
the greasers
the Socs
Macho Man Randy Savage, OHHH YEAAA
16
What is the literary purpose of the scene in which Pony and Dally get a police escort?
It is an example of a cliffhanger.
It is an example of comic relief.
It is an example of imagery.
It is an example of foreshadowing.
17
The game of "chicken" that Ponyboy plays with Curly Shepard really just consists of...
a card game called "chicken"
The two of them burning each other with lit cigarettes
The two of them cutting each other with switchblades
The two of them punching each other

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