The Outsiders

Chapters 1-3

READING CHECK

1. As the novel opens, what local establishment does Ponyboy exit?

Answer: the movie theater

2. Which greaser pretends to be a Soc at the drive-in, scaring Johnny?

Answer: Two-Bit

3. Cherry admits to Ponyboy that she could see herself falling in love with whom?

Answer: Dally

4. Why does Ponyboy arrive home past his curfew after the drive-in?

Answer: He falls asleep in the vacant lot.

QUIZ

1. After the greasers save Ponyboy from a worse mugging by the Socs, for what action is he criticized?

A) Ponyboy wasn’t supposed to be out that evening at all.

B) Ponyboy forgot to use the moves Darry taught him.

C) Ponyboy should not have been walking home alone.

D) Ponyboy could have outrun his attackers but hadn’t tried.

2. With regard to the opening chapters, which of these statements best describes Ponyboy’s relationship with his older brother, Darry?

A) Ponyboy assumes Darry thinks of him as a stressful responsibility.

B) Darry wants Ponyboy to avoid any contact with the other greasers.

C) Ponyboy and Darry weren’t very close until their parents were killed.

D) Darry expects good grades, but Ponyboy can otherwise do as he pleases.

3. Why is Johnny particularly afraid of Bob?

A) Bob is the leader of the Socials (Socs) and tells them what to do.