The Outsiders Chapter Questions

The Outsiders Chapter Questions

Directions: Answer each question using the CEE Method (Claim, Evidence, and Explanation). In this method, each question is a minimum of 3 sentences and evidence is a direct quote from the text.

Chapter 1 (2 Questions):

1. Name one external conflict that is set up in Chapter 1. Explain the conflict and use evidence from the text to support your answer.
2. Name one internal conflict that is set up in Chapter 1. Explain the conflict and use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Chapter 2 (1 Question):

1. Explain what Cherry means when she says “things are rough all over” (page 35). How does this phrase reflect the importance of perception? Explain your answer.

Chapter 3 (2 Questions):

1. Compare how Cherry and Ponyboy describe the differences between Soc’s and Greasers on page 38. How does this contribute to the conflict between the two groups?
2. Ponyboy says, “We saw the same Sunsets.” What does he mean by this statement?

Chapter 4 – 5 (1 Question):

1. How does Johnny perceive Dally? Why does he see him this way? How does this differ from how Ponyboy perceives Dally?

Chapter 5 - 6: (2 Questions)

1. What is significant about Ponyboy and Johnny reading the novel, Gone with the Wind? Who are they saying they are reminded of with this novel?
2. What is Dally afraid will happen to Johnny if he goes to jail? Why is he worried about this, especially for Johnny?

Chapter 6 - 7 (2 Questions):

1. At the end of the chapter, what does Ponyboy learn about his relationship with Darry? How did miscommunication play a major role in this conflict?

1. What do the actions of Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally show us about stereotypes? What does this prove about stereotyping?

Chapter 8 (1 Question):

1. Why does Johnny need the gang? Why does the gang need Johnny? Why would Two Bit say, “we could get along without anybody but Johnny” (pg 123).

Chapter 9 (1 Question):

1. What does Johnny mean when he tells Ponyboy to stay gold? What is he referencing? What does it mean? Why would he say it to Ponyboy specifically?

Chapter 10 (1 Question):

1. How did the description of the boys “post rumble party” differ from what they actually looked like after the rumble? Describe what they predicated, and how it actually was? What does this say about violence/fighting?

Chapter 11 (1 Question):

1. What did Ponyboy realize about Bob in this Chapter? How does he view him and how does this differ from beliefs about stereotypes?

Chapter 12 (1 Question):

1. How did Johnny’s letter to Ponyboy affect him? What did it change about his behavior and /or inspire him to do?