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The Outsiders NRA 1

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Question 1
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1.  Which of the following quotes supports the fact that Ponyboy has an over-active imagination?

Question 2
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2.  "I was stiff and sore from sleeping on that hard floor, but I had never slept so soundly."  (p. 69)  Which literary element stands out in this quote?

Question 3
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Why did Ponyboy wake up alone at the church?

Question 4
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4.  "My over-active imagination was running away with me again.  Sweat ran down my face and back, and I was trembling.  My head swam . . . and I closed my eyes.  I guess it was partly delayed shock.  Finally my stomach calmed down . . ."  (p. 70) Which type of figurative language is evident in this text (multiple times)?

Question 5
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5.  Nothing about the boy's situation is funny, but in this section, what did Hinton include that was humorous, to lighten the mood?

Question 6
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6.  "Johnny sat down and pulled out his knife. "We're gonna cut our hair, and you're gonna bleach yours." "(p. 71)
Which type of characterization does this quote reveal?

Question 7
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7.  On these pages, what is specifically mentioned that "labels" the greasers?

Question 8
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8.  When Ponyboy got a drink from the water pump, the book said, "The water from it was like liquid ice and it tasted funny . . ." (p. 69).  What type of conflict is this "funny tasting" water?

Question 9
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9.  What can we conclude about Johnny based on the supplies he bought?

Question 10
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10.  Which theme below does not apply to these specific pages? (pp. 68-71)

Question 11
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11.  "I put the book down reluctantly. I wanted to start it right then." (p.71)  What does the bold word most likely mean as used in this context?