10 Questions
What is the primary theme of The Outsiders?
The primary theme of The Outsiders is class differences.
Who is Ponyboy Curtis?
Ponyboy Curtis is a 14-year-old boy whose parents died, and he is a member of the Greasers.
Why does Ponyboy lie to himself?
Ponyboy lies to himself as a way to cope with the changes in his family dynamics after the death of his parents.
What does Ponyboy reflect on regarding the Socs and the Greasers?
Ponyboy reflects on the fact that it is dangerous for a Greaser to walk home alone and recognizes the class difference between the Socs and the Greasers.
Why is Ponyboy frustrated with the Socs?
Ponyboy is frustrated because he believes that the Socs never have to struggle with problems the way Greasers do.
What insight does Cherry Valance share with Ponyboy about the Socs and the Greasers?
Cherry wants Ponyboy to know that everyone has problems, and that money does not always solve them.
What is the significance of the poem that Johnny quotes to Ponyboy?
The poem represents the importance of holding on to innocence and goodness in oneself.
What is one of Johnny's dying wishes for Ponyboy?
To encourage Dallas to look for the good instead of embracing the bad.
What is Darrell's main concern for Ponyboy's safety?
He is worried that Ponyboy will be beaten by the Socs.
Why does Sodapop feel burdened in his relationship with his brothers?
He constantly has to keep the peace between Darrell and Ponyboy, and feels like he has to choose sides.
Test your knowledge of "The Outsiders" with this quiz on important quotes from the novel. Explore the character development and themes through the memorable lines spoken by the Greasers and the Socs.
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