How has Ponyboy changed since the beginning of the story? Cite evidence from the text.
Question 12
12.
Question 13
13.
Question 14
14.
Question 15
15.
Using one of the big ideas you selected above, write a possible theme for the novel. (This is a life lesson or a message from the author. It should be a complete sentence).
Question 16
16.
Question 17
17.
Question 18
18.
Vocabulary: Write a sentence using one of the (unknown) words you selected from Chapters 10-12.
Question 19
19.
Cause and Effect. Cause: Johnny dies. What is the effect?
Question 20
20.
What was the ruling at Ponyboy's murder case in Chapter 12?
Question 21
21.
What does Ponyboy say on page 177 which shows that he has reached the 'acceptance' stage of his grief over Johnny's death?
Question 22
22.
How does the very end of the story tie back to the beginning?
Question 23
23.
Characters: Choose the character that fits the description. Tells Pony: "...you don't just stop living because you lose someone."
Darry
Johnny
Dally
Sodapop
Why does Cherry refuse to visit Johnny in the hospital?
Because she's afraid to fall in love with him.
Because he killed Bob.
Because he died before she had the chance.
Because Randy won't let her.
Characters: Choose the character that fits the description:Dies under a street light; shot down by police.
Dally
Darry
Johnny
Steve
Characters: Choose the character that fits the description:Suffered a concussion from the rumble.
Sodapop
Two-Bit
Randy
Ponyboy
Vocabulary: Fill in the blank. Ponyboy was _______________________ after being in the hospital; he was all out of sorts and in and out of sleep for a few days.
reference
delirious
divert
radiating
Vocabulary: Fill in the blank. Ponyboy enjoyed watching movies and reading books. He would often ____________ actors like Paul Newman and musicians like The Beatles.
delirious
Idolize
stupor
divert
Vocabulary: Fill in the blank. I swear my directions were clear, but my students just stared at me as if they were completely ___________________________.
delirious
bewildered
confident
gallant
Vocabulary: Fill in the blank. You should bring a cell phone with you on the hike so you can take photos of the ______________ and neverending landscape
minute
vast
gallant
odorous
Why does Dally commit this crime?
He can't live without Johnny and wants to end his own life.
He doesn't have any money or a job.
He needs a get-a-way car to flee to Windrixville.
He wants to revenge Johnny's death.
Why is what happened to Johnny so difficult for Dally?
It isn't. He doesn't care at all.
Johnny is the only person he loved.
He wanted to say goodbye properly.
Why does Pony's English teacher give him an extra assignment to complete?
Ponyboy is in trouble and the extra assignment is his punishment.
The teacher thinks he is a good writer and wants him to publish his work some day.
It is an end of the marking period assignment...all students must complete it!
The teacher wants Pony to improve his failing grade, understands the trauma he's been through, and knows he is failing due to that and not his actual ability level.
What does Ponyboy write as an essay to save his grade in English class?
The Outsiders
Gone with the Wind
Nature's First Green is Gold
An essay about his parents.
Identify the big ideas from the novel (choose all that fit)
Friendship
Social class
immortality
creation
Identity
Family
Stereotypes
Love
According to the book (Chapter 12), why does Ponyboy decide to write his story?
To convince the judge that Johnny didn't kill Bob.
To get it published and make a lot of money.
To tell people about the good in the world.
To show everyone how bad the Socs are.
Vocabulary: Identify one synonym for gallant.
Colorful
Oppressive
Courteous
Brave
Extra Credit: What does Sodapop like to eat with his eggs? (2 points)