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The Outsiders Ch. 1-6 Review

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  • Why is Ponyboy's hair so important to him?
    It makes him look tuff.
  • Who is the violent greaser with a long police record?
    Dally
  • What is Ponyboy's unique physical trait, and how does he feel about it?
    Ponyboy's unique physical trait is his long, greasy hair. He takes pride in it as a symbol of his identity as a Greaser, but also feels self-conscious about it
  • In which town is the abandoned church where Ponyboy and Johnny hide out?
    Windrixville
  • Johnny killed Bob because he _____.
    feared that the Socs would drown Ponyboy in the fountain
  • What role does Johnny play in the story, and how does his character develop throughout the first five chapters?
    Johnny is initially depicted as a timid and fearful character, but he gradually becomes more courageous and confident as he develops a stronger bond with Ponybo
  • "Pet" of the Greasers; has an abusive father?
    Johnny
  • What does Ponyboy say is visible on both the East Side and the West Side?
    sunsets
  • How does Darry's character and his relationship with Ponyboy and Soda Pop develop in the first five chapters, and what conflicts arise between them?
    Darry is initially portrayed as strict and aloof, but the reader begins to understand that he has taken on the responsibility of providing for his brothers
  • Who is Cherry Valance, and what is her connection to the story's conflicts?
    Cherry Valance is a Soc who befriends Ponyboy and provides a different perspective on the conflict between the two groups. She is also the girlfriend of Bob
  • How does Ponyboy's perception of the Socs change over the course of the first five chapters, and what events contribute to this change?
    Ponyboy's perception of the Socs changes from a broad generalization of the group to seeing them as individuals with their own struggles and vulnerabilities.
  • Darry was strict with Ponyboy because _____.
    he feared that Ponyboy would be put into a foster home
  • Who is Ponyboy's smart, demanding oldest brother?
    Darry
  • Who are the three brothers in Ponyboy's family, and what are their personalities like?
    The three brothers in Ponyboy's family are Darry, the oldest and most responsible; Sodapop, the charming and carefree middle brother; and Ponyboy, the youngest
  • The name of the poet for the poem," Nothing Can Stay Gold" is __________.
    Robert Frost
  • Who is the narrator of the story?
    Ponyboy
  • Who is the wise-cracker of the Greasers, makes everyone laugh?
    Two-Bit Matthews
  • The Greasers resented the Socs because the Socs ____.
    had advantages like good clothes and flashy cars
  • Why does Ponyboy like to read books, and what does he particularly enjoy about them?
    Ponyboy likes to read books because they allow him to escape his own life and explore new ideas and perspectives.
  • Who are the two rival groups in the story, and what are their main differences?
    The two rival groups are the Socs (wealthy, preppy teenagers) and the Greasers (poor, working-class teenagers).
  • What does the reader learn about Ponyboy's family and home life in the first five chapters, and how does this shape his character and behavior?
    death of parents, brothers, making him crave a sense of belonging and stability, which he finds to some extent within the Greaser gang.
  • Pretty, red-headed Soc; Bob's girlfriend?
    Cherry
  • Who is the spy for the Greasers?
    Cherry
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