Which of the following statements is NOT true about Two-Bit Matthews?

He thinks Ponyboy is a tag-a-long

Which statement best describes the author’s unique structure at the close of the novel?

A flashback is suggested by repeating the opening sentence.

How are Bob and Johnny alike?

They both needed their parents to pay attention to them.

On page 162, Ponyboy says he would rather have someone’s hate than pity. Why does he say this?

If people pity you, they feel they are better than you.

Which words in Johnny’s note most strongly reveal his feelings about dying?

"They (the kids) have more to live for.”

Why was Two-Bit relieved when he saw Ponyboy picking up the broken glass?

He was worried that Ponyboy was getting hardened like Dally

Why can you infer that Dally pulled out a gun in front of the police officers?

Dally's only reason for living was Johnny.

What makes Ponyboy realize that the Socs in the park are the same ones that beat up Johnny?

the rings on one of the Soc’s hands

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The Outsiders Unit exam

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1
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Two-Bit Matthews?
He always has to get his “two-bits” into the conversation.
He is the oldest of the gang and enjoys school.
He thinks Ponyboy is a tag-a-long
He enjoys drinking alcohol and stealing.
2
Which statement best describes the author’s unique structure at the close of the novel?
Pony begins to write about Bob, Johnny, and Dally.
A flashback is suggested by repeating the opening sentence.
Pony’s English teacher is brought in as a new character.
3
The protagonist of The Outsiders is
Bob the Soc
Dallas Winston
Ponyboy Curtis
Johnny Cade
4
What was the main theme of the poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay”?
There is very little gold in the world.
All things must eventually die.
Plants die quickly.
Nothing stays innocent forever
5
What do Darry's icy blue eyes suggest about his personality at the beginning of the book?
Darry is cold and logical
Darry is tranquil and peaceful
Darry is dreamy and unpredictable
Darry is intense and emotional
6
Ponyboy and Johnny committed a crime and are running from the police. What is the conflict?
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Character
7
How are Bob and Johnny alike?
They both needed their parents to pay attention to them.
They were both good at fighting.
They hated each other.
They are not alike at all.
8
On page 162, Ponyboy says he would rather have someone’s hate than pity. Why does he say this?
If people hate you, they might like one part of your life.
If people pity you, they feel they are better than you.
If people hate you, they will fight you
If people pity you, they do not like you.
9
The setting of the novel is
The 1950's
Tulsa Oklahoma
Both 2 and 3
The 1960's
10
Whom does Johnny idolize?
Ponyboy
Two-bit
Dally
Darry
11
Which words in Johnny’s note most strongly reveal his feelings about dying?
“There’s still lots more good in the world. Tell Dally.”
"..he meant that you’re gold when you’re a kid, like green.”
"They (the kids) have more to live for.”
“I’m just going to miss you guys.”
12
Johnny is described “like a candle with the flame gone” after he died. This is an example of:
A metaphor
alliteration
a simile
a hyperbole
13
Why were Johnny's eyes glowing after Pony told him about people calling him a hero?
Doubt
Anger
Sadness
Pride
14
Why was Two-Bit relieved when he saw Ponyboy picking up the broken glass?
He wanted the Socs to pick up the glass.
He didn’t think Ponyboy was being tough enough.
He was worried that Ponyboy was getting hardened like Dally
Two-Bit didn’t want anyone getting a flat tire.
15
Why can you infer that Dally pulled out a gun in front of the police officers?
Dally thought the police were going to shoot him.
Dally wanted to shoot the police so he wouldn’t go to jail.
Dally's only reason for living was Johnny.
Dally wanted to return the gun to the Greasers.
16
What makes Ponyboy realize that the Socs in the park are the same ones that beat up Johnny?
their clothing
the rings on one of the Soc’s hands
the way they talked
the fact that they were drunk

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