THE OUTSIDERS

Chapter 1 Questions

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5. Who is the narrator of The Outsiders? Describe what he looks like.

4. Why does Ponyboy wish he looked like Paul Newman?

1. Who are Soda and Darry? Describe them.

2. Who are the greasers? Who are the Socs?

3. What happened to Ponyboys parents?

6. How do Ponyboys relationships with Darry and Soda differ? Explain.

7. What happens to Ponyboy on his way home from the movies?

8. What are the intentions of the Socs who jump Ponyboy on the street?

9. Who are the other boys in the gang? Describe each of them.

10.Why is the gang important to Johnny?

11.What does tough mean? What does tuff mean?

12. Do you think Darry loves Ponyboy? Why does he treat Ponyboy the way he does?

13.What does Ponyboy mean on page 18 when he says, I lie to myself all the time? Do you ever lie to yourself? Why?

14. How would you describe the relationship of the gang?

15. Is there any character you like the most? Why? A character you like the least? Why?

I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me. -- Ponyboy Curtis