The Outsiders

The Outsiders 1. Ponyboy, Sodapop and Darry are closer than most brothers because? 2.Darry treated Ponyboy the way he did because? 3. Johnny and Ponyboy turned to Dally after Johnny killed Bob because? 4. Cherry said the things that separating the Socs and the Greasers were? 5. Johnny decided to turn himself in because? 6. Ponyboy might be separated from his brothers because? 7. Name 3 reasons the boys gave for fighting? 8.Why did Dally take Ponyboy to see Johnny after the rumble? 9. What did Johnny mean when he told Ponyboy to “stay gold”? 10. What did you think of the book? Give me a detailed description to back up your opinion. 11. Pick one character in the book and name 5 characteristics of that character and 3 things that they have said. 12. If Ponyboy’s parents had not died, how do you think his life would have been different? 13. Why was the court hearing important? What were some of the possible outcomes? 14. Why do you think Ponyboy said he’d killed Bob and that Johnny wasn’t dead? 15. What kind of rules do gang members follow in fights? 16. Why did the boys cut their hair when they were hiding out? Did it mean a lot to them? Would it mean a lot to you to have to shave all your hair off? Would mean a lot to people you know? 17. Why did Randy come to visit Ponyboy when he was ill? Why did Ponyboy not care that Randy was seeing his house in a messy condition? 18. The rumble in Chapter 10, Was it worth the trouble? 19. Cherry did not go see Johnny in the hospital because?