10 Questions
Who is the author of the book 'The Outsiders'?
S.E. Hinton
What is the main setting of the story?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
The story is told from the perspective of which character?
Ponyboy Curtis
Which two rival gangs are portrayed in the book?
Greasers and Socs
What is Ponyboy's last name?
Curtis
Which character is the youngest brother of Ponyboy?
Sodapop
What is the name of the Soc who befriends Ponyboy?
Cherry
Who wrote the book 'The Outsiders'?
S.E. Hinton
What is the name of the poem recited by Johnny to Ponyboy?
Nothing Gold Can Stay
What is the name of the Curtis brothers' deceased parents?
Susan and Robert Curtis
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.
Test your understanding of "The Outsiders" with this 8th grade assessment. Practice citing textual evidence, analyzing dialogue and incidents, and determining the meaning of words and phrases in the text. This quiz aligns with RL.8.1, RL.8.3, and RL.8.4 standards, helping you to deepen your comprehension of the novel.
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