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The Outsiders-- Ch. 9 and 10 Reading Check
The Outsiders-- Ch. 9 and 10 Reading Check
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Southern gentlemen w/ big black eyes in blue jeans & t-shirts. . .crumpling under street lights
This refers to Johnny and Dally,
This refers to Ponyboy and his brothers.
This refers to all the Greasers after the rumble.
This refers to Johnny, who is better than southern gents.
2
Who sat in an armchair by Ponyboy's bed?
Dally
Sodapop
Darry
Two-bit
3
What are Johnny's last words? (These are all real quotes).
"Useless. . .fighting's no good."
"Hey."
"Ponyboy."
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."
4
What did Johnny leave for Ponyboy?
His hair grease and a note about staying true to himself.
Great Expectations and a note.
Nothing, but he intended to leave him a copy of the poem.
His copy of Gone with the Wind.
5
Where did Dally and Ponyboy go after the rumble?
To the hospital
To the church hideout
To jail
To Soc turf
6
How did Ponyboy get home from the hospital?
Dally drove him home in the t-bird.
The police picked him up and brought him home.
A kind stranger had some compassion on him & drove him home.
He stumbled and ran and basically dragged himself home.
7
Why does Ponyboy fight?
He just does, but he doesn't like it.
He is defending Johnny's honor.
His brothers make him.
His likes to try to prove how strong he is.
8
About what does Two-Bit feel guilty?
He wishes he had done better fighting in the rumble.
He should have looked after Johnny better, not teased him.
He didn't tell that Ponyboy had a fever before the rumble.
He thinks he should have worked harder in school all along.
9
What was all Johnny ever wanted?
To be Ponyboy's best friend.
For his parents to love him.
For Dally to be proud of him.
To be respected around the neighborhood.
10
Why are all the boys doing acrobatics before the rumble?
They learned because Darry took a course at the Y; excited.
They are hoping to distract themselves.
This is one of the ways they fight in this book; it's fair.
They think this will impress the Socs, especially the girls.
11
For how long was Ponyboy delirious?
From Saturday night to Tuesday
From Friday night to Monday evening
From Saturday to Sunday
From Friday to Tuesday morning
12
Why does Darry fight?
To keep the younger boys out of trouble
For the fun of it
To show off his muscles
To prove he's better than a Soc
13
Why does Two-bit fight?
He likes hurting Socs.
He thinks it's funny.
To make sure everyone fight fair.
Everyone does.
14
Why does Soda fight?
He likes hurting other people.
He's entertained by it.
It's action, a contest.
To show off how strong he is.
15
The Greasers have a party after the rumble like they said they would.
True
False
16
Why did Ponyboy want to know whether or not he asked for Darry? (Pick two)
He wonders if he is delusional and talking in his sleep.
It shows that he needed Darry a little bit.
It is a sign that they are starting to bond again.
He was hoping that he called for Sodapop instead.
17
Which two of these are examples of irony?
Soda telling Ponyboy, "There's always next year."
That Ponyboy talked in his sleep, asking for everyone.
Dally's gun (unloaded)
Darry making Ponyboy soup
18
According to Ponyboy, why does vocabulary matter?
It doesn't matter.
It helps other greasers to understand you.
It shows how educated you are.
It will make you a better writer.
19
What is Ponyboy's complaint in Ch. 9 about his clothes?
He needed a clean t-shirt and jeans, but couldn't find any.
His t-shirt was too tight, and it made him look scrawny.
The brothers were making fun of his babyish clothes.
He wished his t-shirt fit tighter; he lost weight at church.
20
How did Dally and Ponyboy get there so quickly?
They ran because they were worried about Johnny.
They stole a car from the Soc Paul and sped away.
They took Buck's t-bird and had a police escort.
They didn't get there quickly at all, both being hurt.
21
Why did Dally want to die?
Johnny died; he loved him, and might feel a little guilty.
Dally didn't want to die; it was Ponyboy that did.
He was really wounded after the rumble and wanted it over.
Ponyboy told him he was to blame for everything.
22
Who comes late to the rumble?
Darry
Johnny
Ponyboy
Dally
