What is meant by Johnny's comment to "stay gold?"

to see the good in things and make something of yourself

Why does Darry seem to be mean and angry towards Ponyboy?

Darry is worried about his brother

Which of the following is an example of a flashback?

Pony tells the story about Johnny getting jumped

Why did Johnny stab Bob?

The Socs were attacking Ponyboy

The reader can conclude that

Dallas cares for Johnny the most

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The Outsiders - Review

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Comprehension quiz for The Outsiders by SE HInton #outsiders #reading #middleschool

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1
What is the setting of the story?
California
New York City
the fall
July
2
How has Ponyboy changed in the story?
he values Darry's redirection and parenting
All of the above
he understands that everyone has problems
He realizes that his brothers have given up things for him
3
How did Ponyboy's parents die?
None of the above
A car wreck
A plane crash
Heart attack
4
Which character is described as a "Greek god come to earth?"
Steve
Darry
Soda
Dally
5
Why did Marcia and Cherry leave their boyfriends at the movies?
they were smoking
they didn't have the car
they ran out of money
they were drunk
6
What is meant by Johnny's comment to "stay gold?"
to see the good in things and make something of yourself
to buy fancy items to show you have money
to keep fighting back against the Socs
to stand up against things that are unfair
7
Ponyboy thinks Darry hates him because...
Pony doesn't help at home
Pony doesn't do well in school
Pony is too much trouble
Pony hangs out with Dallas
8
What is a theme that can inferred from the novel?
Being a hero is the best way to get attention.
Teenagers understand why adults are strict.
Fighting is a good way to resolve problems.
Everyone needs someone.
9
Why does Darry seem to be mean and angry towards Ponyboy?
Ponyboy is always coming home late
Darry is worried about his brother
Darry thinks Pony is too much trouble
Ponyboy is rude
10
What does clothing symbolize in the novel?
Having a job
School pride
Youthfulness
Division of social classes
11
Johnny knows that Cherry's boyfriend jumped him because...
of his blue madras shirt
he is always drunk
he is blond
he is wearing gold rings
12
Why does Pony get upset when he has to change his hair?
His hair is his pride
The police will recognize him
He thinks the girls won't like him
He wants to look like Johnny
13
Which of the following is an example of a flashback?
Pony tells the story about Johnny getting jumped
Dally tells Pony he has a loaded gun
Pony and Cherry talk about thing being "rough all over"
Johnny tells about his father hitting him
14
Ponyboy used to go to church, but now he doesn't because....
he is afraid of ghosts
Johnny won't go with him
he was embarrassed by Two-Bit
he doesn't believe in God
15
What is the climax, or turning point, of the story?
when Johnny dies
When the church is on fire
When Johnny kills Bob
when the boys run off to the church
16
How does the author's life and experiences impact the novel?
None of the above
She grew up in a time when people were discriminated against
Both 1 and 2
Her friends experienced conflicts due to social class
17
What do the boys do after Bob is killed?
hide at Two-Bit's house
go find Dallas
hitchhike to Windrixville
go to the movie theater
18
Why did Johnny stab Bob?
The Socs were attacking Ponyboy
the Socs were trying to drown Soda
he was defending himself
he thought it was his father
19
The reader can conclude that
Ponyboy is jealous of Johnny
Dallas cares for Johnny the most
Dallas is mean and not helpful
Soda doesn't miss his brother
20
What does the word gallant mean?
mean
caring
brave
scared

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