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What does Johnny's note to Ponyboy in Gone With the Wind tell him?
What does Johnny's note to Ponyboy in Gone With the Wind tell him?
to stay gold
What does the poem that Ponyboy recited at the church compare to?
What does the poem that Ponyboy recited at the church compare to?
the beauty of nature and retaining innocence
Who is the main character in The Outsiders?
Who is the main character in The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
How old is Ponyboy at the beginning of the novel?
How old is Ponyboy at the beginning of the novel?
Who are Ponyboy's older brothers?
Who are Ponyboy's older brothers?
Who is the oldest member of their gang?
Who is the oldest member of their gang?
Why is Darry hard on Ponyboy?
Why is Darry hard on Ponyboy?
Who is Ponyboy's favorite person?
Who is Ponyboy's favorite person?
Who kills Bob in order to save Ponyboy's life?
Who kills Bob in order to save Ponyboy's life?
What does Dally do after Johnny's death?
What does Dally do after Johnny's death?
Study Notes
Character Analysis
- Ponyboy is the main character in The Outsiders.
Family Relations
- Ponyboy's older brothers are Darry and Sodapop.
- Darry is the oldest member of their gang.
Events and Motivations
- Darry is hard on Ponyboy because he is trying to take care of him and their family.
- Ponyboy's favorite person is Johnny.
- Johnny kills Bob in order to save Ponyboy's life.
- After Johnny's death, Dally dies as well.
Literary Significance
- The poem that Ponyboy recited at the church compares to a "gold ring" and "stay gold."
Novel Context
- Ponyboy is 14 years old at the beginning of the novel.
- Johnny's note to Ponyboy is a significant moment in the novel, but its exact content is not specified.
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Description
Test your knowledge of 'The Outsiders' with this quiz! Explore the intense moments of the church fire scene and find out what happens to Johnny and Ponyboy. Challenge yourself and see if you remember the details from this captivating novel.
