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The Outsiders begins with Ponyboy walking home from the ________
Movie House
Ponyboy is part of a gang from East Side called the ____
Greasers
He writes that the rich kids from the West-side, the rich kids are called the ______, an abbreviation for the 'Socials'.
Socs
As he walks home a group of kids in a red Corvair follow, eventually getting out and jumping him. However, ______ comes to his rescue along with a few other people like (Any of the greasers).
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Ponyboy, Johnny and ______ go to the ______ where they meet two girls.
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One of the girls were named ____.
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The girls tell them they are there, minus a car and dates, because they made the guys they were with leave, because they were ______.
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One night Johnny was beat up by a bunch of guys driving a __________.
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One of the Socs who jumped Johnny were wearing a bunch of _____.
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Ponyboy, Johnny, Two-Bit, Cherry and Marcia start to walk to Two-Bit's house. Along the way Pony and Cherry talk. Pony says what separates the Greasers and Socs is _____ but Cherry says it is more than money; it is also ____.
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Pony and Cherry realize they are largely the same since they watch the same _______.
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A blue Mustang pulls up and the girl's boyfriends ____ and _____ get out. Cherry and Marcia leave with their boyfriends to prevent a fight.
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While talking about a place without groups like the Greasers and Socs, Ponyboy and Johnny fall asleep in the _____
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Ponyboy gets home very late and he and ____ argue. Darry slaps Ponyboy and Ponyboy ________.
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What does 'smarting' mean?
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What does 'stricken' mean?
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What does 'gallant(ly)' mean?
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Study Notes
The Outsiders Chapters 1-3 Overview
- Ponyboy Curtis walks home from the movie house, establishing his everyday life and social environment.
- He is a member of the Greasers, a gang from the East Side known for their tough image and distinctive hairstyles.
- The Socs (short for Socials) represent the wealthy kids from the West Side, embodying privilege and social conflict with the Greasers.
- Ponyboy is attacked by a group in a red Corvair but is rescued by Darry and other Greasers, highlighting gang loyalty.
- Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dallas visit a drive-in movie where they meet Cherry and Marcia, showcasing interaction between different social classes.
- Cherry is one of the girls they meet, whose character plays a significant role in bridging the Greaser-Soc conflict.
- The girls explain they left their drunk boyfriends, emphasizing the social dynamics and pressures faced by both groups.
- Johnny has a traumatic past, having been beaten up by a gang in a blue Mustang, which underlines the violence between the Socs and Greasers.
- One of Johnny's attackers wore numerous rings, symbolizing the material wealth and power of the Socs.
- During a conversation, Ponyboy shares with Cherry that the main difference between their groups is money; Cherry counters that it also involves values.
- Ponyboy and Cherry connect over their shared experience of watching sunsets, illustrating the common humanity across social divides.
- Tension rises when Bob and Randy, Cherry's boyfriends, arrive in a blue Mustang, prompting Cherry and Marcia to leave to avoid conflict.
- Ponyboy and Johnny sleep in an empty lot, indicating the transient and troubled lives they lead.
- After arriving home late, Ponyboy argues with Darry, leading to Darry slapping him; this moment reveals familial conflict and stress.
- The term "smarting" describes the sharp pain Ponyboy feels from the slap, reflecting his emotional state.
- "Stricken" is used to describe someone affected by negative feelings or conditions, emphasizing the characters' emotional struggles.
- "Gallant" refers to the respectful treatment of women, contrasting with the often rough behavior displayed by the boys.
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Test your knowledge on the first three chapters of 'The Outsiders'. This quiz covers key characters and terms that introduce the story's setting, including Ponyboy's gang and the class conflict between the Greasers and the Socs. Perfect for students looking to review important concepts.
