The Outsiders NRA 1

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

"Sweat ran down my face and back..." (p. 70)

"Maybe Dally had been killed in a car wreck..." (p. 70)

"I heard someone coming up through the dead leaves..." (p. 70)

All of these are correct.

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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?

metaphor

personification

alliteration

none of these

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Why did Ponyboy wake up alone at the church?

Johnny got scared and fled to the police.

Two-bit and Johnny were out gathering firewood.

Darry had Johnny outside cutting his hair.

Johnny had gone to the store to get supplies.

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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)?

personification

metaphors

alliteration

all of these

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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?

Ponyboy fell down some steps and landed in front of Johnny.

Pony had a memory of Darry cooking and Soda tickling him.

The boys cutting off each other's hair.

All of these added humor.

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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?

Direct Characterization- Johnny is mean and wants to cut Ponyboy's hair.

Indirect Characterization- Johnny is smart enough to know that they need disguises.

Direct Characterization- Johnny must be violent if he is carrying a knife.

Indirect Characterization- Ponyboy is brave because he refused.

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

they carry weapons

they smoke cigarettes

they had covairs and madras shirts

they have long, greased black hair

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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?

internal conflict- because it takes place in his mind

external conflict- because it involves one of the 5 senses

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

He is practical because he bought things they would need.

He is thoughtful because he bought a book he knew Ponyboy liked.

He is smart because he bought bleach to help with a disguise.

All of these things can be concluded.

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

friendship

honesty

identity

self preservation

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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?

slowly and hesitantly

quickly and angrily

silly and jokingly

none of these

The Outsiders NRA 1

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

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?

Why did Ponyboy wake up alone at the church?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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?

Why did Ponyboy wake up alone at the church?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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?

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?

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?