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The Outsiders-- Ch. 9 and 10 Reading Check
The Outsiders-- Ch. 9 and 10 Reading Check
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1
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.
2
Which two of these are examples of irony?
Darry making Ponyboy soup
Dally's gun (unloaded)
That Ponyboy talked in his sleep, asking for everyone.
Soda telling Ponyboy, "There's always next year."
3
Who comes late to the rumble?
Darry
Johnny
Dally
Ponyboy
4
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
5
Why does Two-bit fight?
Everyone does.
To make sure everyone fight fair.
He thinks it's funny.
He likes hurting Socs.
6
Why does Darry fight?
For the fun of it
To keep the younger boys out of trouble
To show off his muscles
To prove he's better than a Soc
7
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.
8
Why does Soda fight?
To show off how strong he is.
He likes hurting other people.
It's action, a contest.
He's entertained by it.
9
What are Johnny's last words? (These are all real quotes).
"Hey."
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."
"Useless. . .fighting's no good."
"Ponyboy."
10
Where did Dally and Ponyboy go after the rumble?
To Soc turf
To jail
To the church hideout
To the hospital
11
How did Dally and Ponyboy get there so quickly?
They ran because they were worried about Johnny.
They didn't get there quickly at all, both being hurt.
They stole a car from the Soc Paul and sped away.
They took Buck's t-bird and had a police escort.
12
About what does Two-Bit feel guilty?
He wishes he had done better fighting in the rumble.
He didn't tell that Ponyboy had a fever before the rumble.
He should have looked after Johnny better, not teased him.
He thinks he should have worked harder in school all along.
13
What did Johnny leave for Ponyboy?
His copy of Gone with the Wind.
Nothing, but he intended to leave him a copy of the poem.
His hair grease and a note about staying true to himself.
Great Expectations and a note.
14
Who sat in an armchair by Ponyboy's bed?
Two-bit
Darry
Dally
Sodapop
15
According to Ponyboy, why does vocabulary matter?
It doesn't matter.
It shows how educated you are.
It helps other greasers to understand you.
It will make you a better writer.
16
How did Ponyboy get home from the hospital?
The police picked him up and brought him home.
A kind stranger had some compassion on him & drove him home.
Dally drove him home in the t-bird.
He stumbled and ran and basically dragged himself home.
17
Southern gentlemen w/ big black eyes in blue jeans & t-shirts. . .crumpling under street lights
This refers to Johnny, who is better than southern gents.
This refers to Ponyboy and his brothers.
This refers to Johnny and Dally,
This refers to all the Greasers after the rumble.
18
Why does Ponyboy fight?
His brothers make him.
His likes to try to prove how strong he is.
He just does, but he doesn't like it.
He is defending Johnny's honor.
19
Why did Ponyboy want to know whether or not he asked for Darry? (Pick two)
It is a sign that they are starting to bond again.
It shows that he needed Darry a little bit.
He was hoping that he called for Sodapop instead.
He wonders if he is delusional and talking in his sleep.
20
What is Ponyboy's complaint in Ch. 9 about his clothes?
He needed a clean t-shirt and jeans, but couldn't find any.
He wished his t-shirt fit tighter; he lost weight at church.
His t-shirt was too tight, and it made him look scrawny.
The brothers were making fun of his babyish clothes.
21
Why did Dally want to die?
Dally didn't want to die; it was Ponyboy that did.
Ponyboy told him he was to blame for everything.
He was really wounded after the rumble and wanted it over.
Johnny died; he loved him, and might feel a little guilty.
22
The Greasers have a party after the rumble like they said they would.
True
False
