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Who is the author of the book 'The Outsiders'?
Who is the author of the book 'The Outsiders'?
- Mark Twain
- Harper Lee
- J.K. Rowling
- S.E. Hinton (correct)
What is the main setting of the story?
What is the main setting of the story?
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Tulsa, Oklahoma (correct)
- Chicago
The story is told from the perspective of which character?
The story is told from the perspective of which character?
- Two-Bit Mathews
- Ponyboy Curtis (correct)
- Johnny Cade
- Darry Curtis
Which two rival gangs are portrayed in the book?
Which two rival gangs are portrayed in the book?
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What is Ponyboy's last name?
What is Ponyboy's last name?
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Which character is the youngest brother of Ponyboy?
Which character is the youngest brother of Ponyboy?
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What is the name of the Soc who befriends Ponyboy?
What is the name of the Soc who befriends Ponyboy?
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Who wrote the book 'The Outsiders'?
Who wrote the book 'The Outsiders'?
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What is the name of the poem recited by Johnny to Ponyboy?
What is the name of the poem recited by Johnny to Ponyboy?
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What is the name of the Curtis brothers' deceased parents?
What is the name of the Curtis brothers' deceased parents?
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Study Notes
'The Outsiders' Book Summary
- The author of the book 'The Outsiders' is S.E. Hinton.
Setting and Narrative
- The main setting of the story is in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the 1960s.
- The story is told from the perspective of Ponyboy Curtis, the protagonist.
Characters and Groups
- The two rival gangs portrayed in the book are the Greasers and the Socs (Short for Socials).
- Ponyboy's last name is Curtis.
Curtis Family
- Sodapop is the youngest brother of Ponyboy.
Friendship and Quotes
- Cherry Valance is the Soc who befriends Ponyboy.
- The poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost is recited by Johnny to Ponyboy.
Family Background
- The Curtis brothers' parents are deceased.
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