The Outsiders Main Characters Quiz

Study Notes

Main Characters

Ponyboy Curtis: A 14-year-old with light brown, almost red hair and greenish-gray eyes. Enjoys watching movies and has a unique hairstyle.
Darrel "Darry" Curtis: 20-year-old Ponyboy's older brother. Stands 6'2", muscular with dark brown hair; serious demeanor, seldom smiles.
Sodapop Curtis: 16-year-old brother of Ponyboy, described as "movie star handsome". He has dark-gold hair and dark brown eyes, known for his cheerful personality.
Steve Randle: 17-year-old Sodapop's best friend. Tall, lean, confident, skilled with cars, works at the DX gas station alongside Soda.
Two-Bit Mathews: The oldest of the gang at 18½ years old, 6 feet tall, stocky build with gray eyes and a broad grin. Enjoys fights, blondes, and has a penchant for stealing.
Dallas Winston: 17 years old, with an elfish face, high cheekbones, and almost white hair. Known for his tough persona, arrested young, with icy blue eyes.
Johnny Cade: 16-year-old with big black eyes and a darkly tanned face. Exhibits nervousness and appears as a "puppy that has been kicked too many times".

Supporting Characters

Sandy: Soda's girlfriend, a greaser with natural blonde hair and china blue eyes. Soda expresses genuine love for her and desires to marry her post-school.
Cherry Valance: 17-year-old cheerleader and good-looking Soc girl dating Bob Sheldon. Confesses she could fall for Dallas.
Marcia: 17-year-old with short dark hair. She connects with Two-Bit by giving him her phone number.
Tim Shepard: Leader of another greaser gang and a friend of Dally. Respectful yet sometimes conflicts with Dally; Ponyboy likens him to an alley cat.
Bob Sheldon: Soc, Cherry's boyfriend. Notably abusive, beats Johnny before the story begins; known for wearing heavy rings during fights.
Randy Adderson: Marcia's boyfriend, also Bob's best friend.

Other Notable Entities

S.E. Hinton: The author of The Outsiders, published at the age of 17.
Mickey Mouse: A horse described as "ornery" that is beloved by Sodapop; a buckskin color.
Paul Holden: Former friend of Darry; a Soc who instigates a fight during a rumble.
Jerry Wood: A teacher who admires Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally's heroic efforts in saving children from a fire, calling them "heroes".
Buck Merril: Dally's rodeo partner in his mid-20s; Ponyboy and Johnny find Dally at Buck’s house.
Mr. Syme: Ponyboy's English teacher, emphasizing the importance of education.

Description

Test your knowledge of the main characters in S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders'. This quiz covers key details about Ponyboy, Darry, Sodapop, and the rest of the gang. See how well you remember their traits and relationships!