The Outsiders
By S.E. Hinton
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Mrs. Luders & Mrs. Perri – room 202
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
#1 editorial: n. an article in the newspaper giving the views of the editors or publishers; an expression of opinion
Example: The editorial in the paper expressed the opinion that white deer are invaluable.
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#2 asset: n. an advantage, something helpful, a plus, a benefit
Example: I would love to say that this is the backyard to my vacation property, but I am not so lucky to call this an asset of mine.
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#3 madras: n. a fine, usually cotton, fabric with various designs (plaid)
Example: In The Outsiders, the rich, preppy Socs wear madras shirts.
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#4 rumble: n. a street fight, especially among gangs
Example: In The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, the Greasers and the Socs are always getting caught up in a rumble.
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#5 sagely: adv. wisely
Example: The wise, old man sagely said, “When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.”
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#6 sullenly: adv. gloomily, silently, morosely
Example: Staring sullenly, the teenage boy gave his mom the cold shoulder when she asked him how his day was.
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Chapter 1 Questions
1. What perspective is S.E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders, told from? Who is telling the story?
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2. What interests does Ponyboy have? What does this reveal about his character?
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3. Who does Ponyboy live with? What happened to his parents?
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4. What happens to Ponyboy as he walks home from the movies?
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5. What does “tuff” mean (pg. 12)? What word(s) do we use in today’s society to mean the same thing?
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Chapter 1 Questions (continued)
6. Who does Ponyboy seem to be closest to? Why do you think that is?
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7. Who does Ponyboy seem to clash with? Why do you think that is?
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8. Who is Sandy? How does Sodapop feel about Sandy?
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Chapter 2 Vocabulary
#1 nonchalantly: adv. giving an effect of unconcern or indifference; airily, coolly
Example: Angelina nonchalantly lies in the sun and watches the world around her.
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#2 feud: n. a prolonged quarrel (fight), especially a lasting conflict between families or clans marked by violent attacks made for revenge
Example: In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the Montagues and the Capulets are two noble families who feud bitterly.
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Chapter 2 Questions
1. The Outsiders is set during the 1960’s. What signs of the time did you notice?
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2. What happens when Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally go to the drive-in movies?
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Chapter 2 Questions (continued)
3. What happened to Johnny, in the past, which makes him seem so defeated and scared? Describe this defining moment.
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4. What did Johnny vow to do if someone ever “jumped” him again?
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5. What do Cherry Valance and Marcia think of Johnny and Ponyboy?
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6. Cherry tells Ponyboy, “We [Socs] have troubles you’ve never even heard of.” What kind of problems do you think the Socs may have?
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Chapter 3 Vocabulary
#1 aloof: adj. removed or distant physically or emotionally
Example: The model acted aloof as the paparazzi tried to snap her picture for the tabloid.
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#2 impersonal: adj. not involving human emotions; nonchalant, detached, unconcerned
Example: Not being the type to show all of his emotions, Lionel’s impersonal nature makes it difficult to get to know him.
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#3 elite: adj. the most privileged social class, superior, “cream of the crop,” number one
Example: Being a member of the socially elite requires high fashion, money and manners.
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Chapter 3 Questions
1. In Cherry’s opinion, what is the difference between Socs and greasers?
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Chapter 3 Questions (continued)
2. On page 38, Cherry says, “We’re [Socs] always searching for something to satisfy us, and never finding it. Maybe if we could lose our cool we could.” What do you think she meant by this?
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3. What happens as the greasers start out to take Cherry and Marcia home? How is a fight avoided?
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4. Do you think Ponyboy and Cherry remain friends? Why or why not?
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5. Ponyboy tells Cherry, “We aren’t in the same class. Just don’t forget that some of us watch the sunset too.” What is the significance of this quote?
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Chapter 3 Questions (continued)
6. How does Cherry feel about Dallas Winston (Dally)? How do you know? Why do you think she feels this way?
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7. Johnny and Ponyboy are feeling tense and depressed after Cherry and Marcia leave with the Socs. Why? What do they discuss?
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8. What happens after Ponyboy gets home late? Describe the conflict between Darry and him.
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9. Where is Ponyboy headed after his fight with Darry? Who is with him?
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Chapter 4 Vocabulary
#1 apprehensive: adj. viewing the future with anxiety, anxious, edgy, nervous and jumpy
Example: Waiting to hear if he made the team, he gave the coach an apprehensive look.
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#2 defiance: n. the disposition (natural attitude) to resist or challenge
Example: The criminal’s look of defiance marked him as being tough and ready for a challenge.
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#3 towheaded: adj. a person having whitish-blond hair
Example: Little Bobby’s hair is such a light shade of blond, his grandma always calls him her little towheaded baby.
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#4 contemptuously: adv. acting as though you despise or hate someone
Example: Edward stared contemptuously at Jacob; he didn’t like Jacob all that much since Jacob loved Bella too.
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#5 ruefully: adv. regretfully, sorrowfully
Example: Holding his head in his paws, Shadow moaned ruefully; he was really sorry he ate that last slipper.
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#6 reformatory: n. an institution for reforming (correcting or improving one’s character) especially young or first offenders
Example: Ponyboy and Johnny hope that they never end up in a reformatory for bad behavior.
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#7 hermit: n. one who lives in solitude (often for religious reasons)
Example: Legend has it that the old hermit, who lives in this cabin, sits on a rock to meditate even during snowstorms.
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Chapter 4 Vocabulary (continued)
#8 premonition: n. a sense of something to happen in the future, foreboding
Example: Aunt Sue had a premonition that Uncle Ross’s plane would crash; she was so worried she stayed by the phone all day waiting to hear if this horrible gut feeling was accurate.
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Chapter 4 Questions
1. Describe, in detail, what happens to Johnny and Ponyboy at the park the night that Ponyboy and Darry fought.
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2. What happens to Bob? How do the boys react?
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3. Where do the boys go to get help? Why? What help do they receive?
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4. Where do Ponyboy and Johnny go? How do they get there? What is the place they’re staying at like?
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Chapter 5 Vocabulary
#1 imploringly: adv. doing or saying something in a pleading fashion, to appeal to, beg or urge
Example: Cooper looked imploringly at the plate of chicken cordon bleu as it sat tantalizingly on the edge of the counter.
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#2 gallant: adj. chivalrous (honorable, polite and generous), noble, brave
Example: Sir Arthur, the gallant knight, rode up and kissed the fair maiden’s hand.
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#3 elude: v. to escape the notice of, evade, avoid
Example: Biscuit tried to elude Sammy by hiding under the bed, but Sammy soon found him.
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#4 fiend: n. a person excessively devoted to a pursuit, an addict
Example: Olivia ate chocolate like a fiend; she could never get enough.
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#5 indignant: adj. aggravated, annoyed, filled with or marked by indignation (anger because something is unjust, unworthy or mean)
Example: Becky Sue stood with both hands braced on her hips and the most indignant look plastered on her face; she couldn’t believe her brother took the last Oreo cookie.
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#6 gorge: v. to eat greedily, stuff to capacity
Example: The spirit of Thanksgiving was lost as everyone at the table realized they were about to gorge themselves on a rather familiar bird.
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Chapter 5 Questions
1. What supplies does Johnny get at the start of Chapter 5?
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2. What do Johnny and Ponyboy do to disguise their looks? How does Ponyboy feel about this? Why?
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3. Johnny begins to reflect on what he did. How does he react? How is he feeling?
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4. Why does Johnny compare Dally to a southern gentleman? In what way is Dally like a southern gentleman according to Johnny?
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Chapter 5 Questions (continued)
5. “Dally was so real he scared me,” Ponyboy thinks to himself. What do you think he means?
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6. How is “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” the Robert Frost poem that Ponyboy recites to Johnny, relevant to Johnny and Ponyboy’s story?
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7. Who comes to visit the boys at the church? What does he bring? Where does he take them?
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8. What does Sodapop write in his letter to Ponyboy?
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Chapter 6 Vocabulary
#1 doggedly: adv. stubbornly determined, tenacious
Example: Lightning, who was ironically named, doggedly refused to move.
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#2 conviction: n. the state of being convinced, belief, opinion
Example: My three year old daughter has a strong conviction that she is always right.
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Chapter 6 Questions
1. What news does Dally bring to Ponyboy and Johnny about Cherry?
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2. What important announcement does Johnny make? Why does he feel this is the right thing to do?
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3. What upsets Johnny regarding his parents? Explain.
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Chapter 6 Questions (continued)
4. How does Dally feel about Johnny turning himself in to the police? Give details to support your answer.
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5. What happens to the church? What role do Johnny, Dally, and Ponyboy play in this crisis?
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6. Where are the boys taken after this crisis? Why?
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7. What do the teachers, Jerry Wood and Mrs. O’Briant, think of the boys?
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8. Describe the reunion between Ponyboy and his family.
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Chapter 7 Vocabulary
#1 bleak: adj. without hope or encouragement; depressing
Example: Soda was awake by then, and although he looked stony-faced, as if he hadn’t heard a word the doctor had said, his eyes were bleak and stunned.
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#2 aghast: adj. struck with overwhelming shock or amazement; filled with sudden fright or horror
Example: “Work?” Two-Bit was aghast. “And ruin my rep? I wouldn’t be baby-sittin’ the kid here if I knew of some good day-nursery on Saturdays.”
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#3 exploit: n. a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act
Example: “…anyways, I was walking around downtown and started to take this short cut through an alley”- Two-Bit was telling me about one of his many exploits while we did dishes.
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Chapter 7 Questions
1. Describe the scene at the hospital while the boys are waiting for news about Dally and Johnny.
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2. What condition is Johnny in?
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3. What casual house rules do the boys, Ponyboy, Darry and Sodapop, follow?
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Chapter 7 Questions (continued)
4. Two-Bit shows Ponyboy the morning newspaper. What does the paper report about the boys? Be detailed!
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5. How does Ponyboy react to this information?