DLMS Outsiders Review

Question 1

The author chose the title of this selection to highlight the idea that -

Accepted Answer

Everyone feels like an outsider at some point

Question 2

An example of character conflict of social standing/society in The Outsiders would be...

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All the above

Question 3

Which one of these best demonstrates the moment when Johnny realizes he has murdered?

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when he told Johnny what happened at the fountain

Question 4

By presenting the ideas about why Johnny killed Bob, the Soc, the author is able to -

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Demonstrate how the murder was self-defense

Question 5

The Reader's proof of character motivation for the Blue Mustang of Socs seeking Greasers...

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Socs were not on their side of town; they wanted revenge.

Question 6

What motivated Cherry and Marcia to choose to stay at the drive-in theatre alone?

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Their boyfriends were drunk, and they warned them to choose.

Question 7

These are all types of conflicts in the Outsiders EXCEPT:

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man vs. Godzilla

Question 8

Plot setting includes:

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time, date, place, weather, etc.

Question 9

Which of the following threatens the Curtis brothers' relationship?

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possibility of legal separation

Question 10

Meeting Ponyboy, the Curtis family, and the Greasers is part of the ____

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Exposition

Question 11

Which of the following best describes Dallas Winston?

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tough and brave

Question 12

Which of these statements supports the idea that Outsiders come from everywhere?

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You think you have tough breaks, but it's tough all over.

Question 13

Why would 1st person point of view be the best author's choice for a narrator in a story?

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more personal; more details, feelings and emotions

Question 14

What are some of the elements of PLOT? BEST answer!

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Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

Question 15

Johnny is important to the story because his character -

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reveals the soft side and humanity of Dally

Question 16

The author included the information about Johnny being assaulted most likely to -

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suggest Johnny will want to defend himself in the future

Question 17

A theme of "moral of the story" means it is a...

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lesson to understand and learn from

Question 18

Based on the story, what can the reader conclude about Greaser gangs?

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They are groups of friends with commonalities,

Question 19

The conversation between Ponyboy and Cherry at the concession stand is used to emphasize —

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the intensity of Ponyboy’s anxiety about Johnny’s attack

Question 20

During the ____, the readers learn about the characters & the setting.

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Exposition

Question 21

In The Outsiders, we can infer the main reason Dally fights so much is because -

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He feels isolated, unloved and unsupported

Question 22

Because the story is written from a first-person point of view, a reader is able to understand

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Ponyboy’s feelings toward each member of the gang, Ponyboy’s shift: comfort in his gang but anxious near Socs

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