That Was Then, This Is Now by S. E. Hinton Multiple Choice Questions
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Why is it against the law for the narrator to be in the pool hall?

  • The bartender does not like the narrator
  • Due to being under age and the pool hall being connected to a bar (correct)
  • The pool hall has a tough reputation
  • Because the narrator is not a good pool player

    • Why was the narrator able to hustle a lot of pool games?

  • The narrator was friends with the bartender
  • The narrator looked young and inexperienced (correct)
  • The narrator was a renowned pool player
  • The narrator had a tough reputation

    • What is the relationship between the narrator and Charlie, the bartender?

  • They are rivals
  • They are business partners
  • They are friends (correct)
  • They are siblings

    • Why does the narrator ask for a Coke instead of a beer?

    <p>The narrator was not of legal drinking age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator's mother know about the kid across the hall?

    <p>The nurse informed her about the kid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator's mother want him to visit the kid across the hall?

    <p>Because the kid didn't have any visitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator think it didn't bug him much that his mother found out about the kid across the hall?

    <p>Because he felt grateful to have a brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main character's concern regarding Mark?

    <p>His potential placement in a boys' home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M&M mistakenly believe about the main character?

    <p>He was named after Lord Byron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did M&M's sister Cathy return home?

    <p>She ran out of money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark ask M&M for?

    <p>A loan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M&M express his love for?

    <p>His family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mark's skill that is mentioned in the text?

    <p>Car theft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M&M plan to do in the future despite his current responsibilities?

    <p>Have a large family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the main character lie about to impress others?

    <p>His background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark suggest doing at the bowling alley?

    <p>Stealing a car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M&M offer Mark when he asks for a loan?

    <p>Fifty cents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the main character worry about obtaining by the next day?

    <p>Three dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprises Mark and the main character about M&M?

    <p>His dedication to babysitting for little pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the gang led by Curly Shepard?

    <p>The Shepard Gang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who intervenes to protect M&M from the three guys in the alley?

    <p>The narrator and Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark reveal about the money he obtained?

    <p>He obtained it from pickpocketing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who considers jumping a black guy at the next intersection?

    <p>The narrator and Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has a grudge against the narrator?

    <p>Curly Shepard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is M&M's reaction to the situation in the alley?

    <p>He is injured and insists on letting the attackers go</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M&M's emotional reaction in the alley highlight?

    <p>The impact of the experience on him and the group's perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who jokes about the money being a donation for 'the Cause'?

    <p>Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is M&M's usual demeanor?

    <p>Nonviolent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the narrator?

    <p>Not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the group that the narrator and Mark belong to?

    <p>Not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is injured in the scuffle at the alley?

    <p>M&amp;M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the protagonist and Mark owe Charlie money for?

    <p>Cokes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mark convince Charlie to give them Cokes on credit?

    <p>With the promise of paying the next day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the boys find M&M?

    <p>Drugstore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is M&M addicted to?

    <p>M&amp;M candies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M&M always read?

    <p>Newsweek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's family struggle with financially?

    <p>Buying clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's physical appearance described as?

    <p>Big guy with dark hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mark's physical appearance described as?

    <p>Small and compact with golden eyes and hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is M&M's age?

    <p>Thirteen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color are M&M's eyes?

    <p>Big gray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M&M wear?

    <p>Old Army jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist and Mark's determination revolve around?

    <p>Finding a way to pay the three dollars they owe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator and Mark do when they find M&M's peace medal?

    <p>They keep it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mark possibly provide money to help with the financial situation?

    <p>Through stealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's reaction to Randy's communal living situation idea?

    <p>Not interested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the neighbors bring to the hospital when visiting the narrator's mother?

    <p>Food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the narrator describe their physical changes in comparison to Mark?

    <p>Growing taller and putting on weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's mother more concerned about?

    <p>Others than herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the narrator and Mark engage in to make ends meet?

    <p>Hustling and stealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central theme of the text?

    <p>Friendship during tough times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M&M do after being jumped?

    <p>Runs off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's financial situation?

    <p>Struggling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's reaction to the food brought by the neighbors?

    <p>Has differing preferences in sweets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's perception of Mark's physical strength?

    <p>Surprisingly strong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's mother want the protagonist to do?

    <p>Visit a kid across the hall in the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the protagonist's mother know about the kid across the hall?

    <p>The nurse told her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark suggest doing at the hospital?

    <p>Visiting the injured kid across the hall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the protagonist go instead of visiting the injured kid across the hall?

    <p>The snack bar in the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator think about his upcoming date with Angela?

    <p>He is worried about what to wear despite it being a casual dance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the narrator feel about Mark knowing him well?

    <p>He appreciates it as it helps in their friendship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the narrator think Mark is jealous?

    <p>Because Angela dumped the narrator to make a play for Curtis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Charlie decline to offer the narrator a job at the bar?

    <p>Concerns about plainclothes cops and rough late-night conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Charlie lend to the narrator for a date with Cathy?

    <p>His car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the narrator plan to double-date with?

    <p>Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark reveal about his stag plans?

    <p>He plans to go with other friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator express disdain for, leading to a light-hearted argument with Mark?

    <p>A boy named Curtis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator respect Charlie for?

    <p>Wisdom in building a successful business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What warning does Charlie give the narrator about borrowing his car?

    <p>Potential consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who comments on the narrator's lack of dating since breaking up with Angela Shepard?

    <p>Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator ask Charlie for, instead of a beer?

    <p>A Coke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator plan to do with Cathy?

    <p>Double-date with Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark reveal about his plans with other friends?

    <p>Stag plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator express disdain for, leading to a light-hearted argument with Mark?

    <p>A boy named Curtis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mike share with Bryon at the drugstore?

    <p>His experience of being beaten up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mike tell Bryon about his actions towards a black girl?

    <p>He defended her from his gang's harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What deters Mike's gang from attacking him?

    <p>His older brother's tough reputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the encounter at the drugstore serve as for Mike?

    <p>A rare and meaningful connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon demonstrate towards Mike during their encounter?

    <p>Empathy and compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mike express about his frustration?

    <p>Societal injustices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme highlighted in the story?

    <p>Complexities of race, gender, and societal expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mike offer to do for the girl initially?

    <p>Drive her home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon enjoy doing during the encounter with Mike?

    <p>Listening to people's stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mike's encounter with Bryon represent for him?

    <p>A genuine connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mike share about his feelings towards girls?

    <p>He has a soft spot for them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mike's encounter with Bryon reflect about their interaction?

    <p>The complexities of human relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What traumatic experience does the protagonist reflect on, possibly influencing his defiance towards authority?

    <p>Abusive encounter with the police at age 13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical transformation in Cathy surprises the protagonist?

    <p>Long dark hair and blue eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist express a desire for, despite not living up to his self-image during the conversation with Cathy?

    <p>To talk to Cathy again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition of the boy the protagonist encounters in the hospital room?

    <p>Severely injured with bandages, slings, and stitches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does the protagonist experience upon encountering the injured boy in the hospital?

    <p>Sympathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reflect on while sitting at the counter?

    <p>His physique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Cathy's appearance strikes the protagonist?

    <p>Her long dark hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist struggle to remember about the girl who approaches him?

    <p>Her name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist express a desire for, despite feeling that he didn't live up to his self-image during the conversation with Cathy?

    <p>To talk to Cathy again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's emotional reaction upon recognizing Cathy?

    <p>Surprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reflect on regarding his disinterest in football and defiance towards authority?

    <p>A traumatic experience with abusive cops at age 13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist doing as Cathy approaches him?

    <p>Contemplating the menu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Connie's reaction when Mike offers her a ride in his Ford?

    <p>She is visibly scared and upset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Mike drive Connie to?

    <p>A predominantly black neighborhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Connie confide in Mike about?

    <p>Being mistreated by white people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reaction of the group of black kids when they approach Mike and Connie?

    <p>Tensions rise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mark react to Mike's lack of resentment towards Connie and the black community?

    <p>He expresses disbelief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Connie suggest when a big guy accuses Mike of hurting her?

    <p>Killing him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mike try to comfort Connie in the car?

    <p>Pretends to look for a handkerchief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial reaction of Connie when Mike engages in small talk to calm her down?

    <p>She starts crying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mike's friend Bryon react to Mark's comment about Mike's lack of resentment?

    <p>He doesn't notice it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of Mike's brother's action of busting a bottle over someone's head?

    <p>He gets charged with assault with a dangerous weapon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mike describe his own struggles to calm Connie down?

    <p>To establish common ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atmosphere when Mike and Connie are approached by a group of black kids?

    <p>Tensions rise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crime was Mike's brother charged with?

    <p>Assault with a dangerous weapon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Mike drive Connie to?

    <p>A predominantly black neighborhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Connie confide in Mike about?

    <p>Being mistreated by white people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a big guy accuse Mike of?

    <p>Hitting Connie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mark react to Mike's lack of resentment?

    <p>Expresses disbelief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mike pretend to look for in the car to comfort Connie?

    <p>A handkerchief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Connie suggest when tensions rise with the group of black kids?

    <p>Killing Mike</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mike share with his friends Bryon and Mark?

    <p>A story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon do while Mark expresses disbelief at Mike's reaction?

    <p>Reflects on Mike's story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main emotion displayed by Connie during the encounter?

    <p>Fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mike express towards Connie and the black community?

    <p>Understanding and lack of hatred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final focus of the text?

    <p>Bryon's contemplation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mark reveal about his biological father?

    <p>He was a cowboy in town for the rodeo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark consider Bryon to be to him?

    <p>A real brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark confide about his initial reaction after being attacked?

    <p>He was scared stiff and thought he was dying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason behind Mark's calmness after the initial scare?

    <p>Bryon's presence made him feel secure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the social divide in the school primarily based on?

    <p>Wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What realization does Bryon have about his smart classmates?

    <p>They were inviting him to parties for the wrong reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event leads to a new problem for Mark and his friends?

    <p>Mark getting caught driving the principal's car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Bryon feel about the revelation of Mark's actions?

    <p>Shocked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mark feel about returning to school?

    <p>He doesn't enjoy it as much as Bryon does</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon begin to see through, leading to his feeling of alienation?

    <p>People and their motivations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has made Mark somewhat of a hero at school?

    <p>A recent fight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the school find it hard to distinguish between?

    <p>The Socs and the greasers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the fight and changes in their lives lead Mark and Bryon to do?

    <p>Reflect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Terry Jones inform Bryon about?

    <p>Mark's situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon realize about his smart classmates' previous friendliness?

    <p>It may have been for the wrong reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark miss school due to?

    <p>Feeling unwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ponyboy plan to do with Mark for money?

    <p>Go hustling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M&M lend Ponyboy?

    <p>$5 earned from raking lawns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Charlie reveal about his past at 12 years old?

    <p>He had a police record for cutting someone's throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ponyboy win after playing pool against out-of-towners from Texas?

    <p>$25.50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprises Charlie about Mark's behavior at the bar?

    <p>He drinks a beer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition does Charlie set for lending his car to Ponyboy?

    <p>Ponyboy must buy gas and warn Mark about sneaking beer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ponyboy want Cathy to be crazy about him due to?

    <p>His ego hang up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ponyboy plan to do before figuring out the logistics of picking up Cathy?

    <p>Pick her up at 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ponyboy describe about the differences between Cathy and M&M?

    <p>Their personalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dirty Dave compliment Ponyboy on?

    <p>His pool skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark do that surprises Charlie at the bar?

    <p>He drinks a beer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ponyboy ask Charlie for during their visit to Charlie's place?

    <p>To borrow his car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence that Mark faces for driving the principal's car?

    <p>Probation violation charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's mother think about Mark's head injury?

    <p>She is dismissive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the narrator describe his younger brother, M&M?

    <p>Trusting and unsuspicious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's interest in Cathy based on?

    <p>Her honesty and lack of dating experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator compare between Cathy and Angela?

    <p>Their relationship with the narrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Charlie to be in a bad mood?

    <p>Receiving a draft notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's cautiousness around Charlie reflect?

    <p>The impact of Charlie's mood on their interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's family struggle with financially?

    <p>Paying rent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of Mike's brother's action of busting a bottle over someone's head?

    <p>He is arrested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator respect Charlie for?

    <p>His loyalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist express a desire for, despite feeling that he didn't live up to his self-image during the conversation with Cathy?

    <p>A second chance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark reveal about his stag plans?

    <p>He wants to have it at the principal's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for Mark's poor academic performance?

    <p>Lack of interest in reading and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activities did the brothers engage in during their youth?

    <p>Risky and rebellious activities like fights and evading the police</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark express about outgrowing the need for a close-knit gang?

    <p>A bittersweet sentiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the conversation between the brothers?

    <p>Their deep connection and understanding of each other's thoughts and emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Mark described in relation to their social circle?

    <p>The central figure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's role in taking care of Mark?

    <p>Assisting him while he is in pain and feeling unwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Mark's openness and talkativeness?

    <p>Indication of still being under the influence of drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mark feel about the strong bond they had with their friends in the past?

    <p>Expresses a sense of loss and nostalgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do both brothers acknowledge about their personalities?

    <p>The evolution of their personalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator attribute to Mark's lack of concern about being illegitimate?

    <p>It never seemed to bother him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator attribute to Mark's lack of interest in academic performance?

    <p>His lack of interest in reading and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the brothers reflect on regarding their priorities?

    <p>The change in their priorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator do to earn money after M&M goes missing?

    <p>Works at a supermarket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the narrator find his job at the supermarket challenging?

    <p>He struggles to change his attitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's emotional state when he realizes M&M is missing?

    <p>Despondent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change does the narrator notice in Mark after M&M's disappearance?

    <p>Mark becomes more withdrawn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary setting of the story?

    <p>A hippie house filled with posters and inhabited by hippie individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the lifestyle exhibited by the hippies in the house?

    <p>Carefree and drug-friendly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the topic of conversation between Mark and the narrator at the hippie house?

    <p>Freedom and drug use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's relationship with Cathy?

    <p>Becomes serious and the narrator asks Cathy to go steady with him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator reflect on at Terry Jones's empty house?

    <p>The changes in their lives since the previous fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is evident throughout the text regarding the narrator's internal conflict and changing attitudes?

    <p>The narrator's internal conflict and changing attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark do after Angela passes out?

    <p>Cuts off her long hair with scissors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Bryon and Mark do with Angela after cutting off her hair?

    <p>Dump her and her hair in her front yard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final focus of the text?

    <p>Showcasing the characters' complex relationships and moral ambiguity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative reveal about the characters' lives and reactions?

    <p>Their troubled lives and reactions to their circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the incident involving Angela, Bryon, and Mark showcase?

    <p>The characters' complex relationships and moral ambiguity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark justify his actions with after cutting off Angela's hair?

    <p>Blaming Angela for setting him up and getting him in trouble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Bryon feel when he watches Mark cut off Angela's hair?

    <p>A resurgence of hatred towards her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text portray the characters' emotions and actions?

    <p>In a tense situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark do after leaving to buy booze?

    <p>Returns with rum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Angela's state when Bryon and Mark meet her?

    <p>Drunk and upset about her troubled life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark do after finishing the remaining rum?

    <p>Dump Angela and her hair in her front yard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Angela reveal to Bryon and Mark?

    <p>Her marital problems and family issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon express deep appreciation for, acknowledging him as his best friend and confidant?

    <p>Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Bryon drunkenly express his desire to marry?

    <p>Cathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon reveal that he overheard about Mark's parents?

    <p>A fatal altercation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark retrieve for Bryon, showcasing their deep understanding and companionship?

    <p>Cigarettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon express regret and concern for after cutting Angela's hair?

    <p>Consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon feel emotional about and cry after leaving Angela's house?

    <p>Leaving Angela's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the conversation between the narrator and Mark?

    <p>The narrator's overthinking and approach towards life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator plan to do after waking up hungover?

    <p>Go to work and meet his girlfriend Cathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon express deep thoughts about and share his worries about a hospitalized friend?

    <p>The unfairness of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the narrator want to look for their friend M&M?

    <p>To ask for a loan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Bryon express his concern for, which is evident throughout the text?

    <p>M&amp;M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the narrator and Mark ending up in an old, once prestigious part of town?

    <p>To look for their friend M&amp;M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Despite his troubled past, who is seen as a strong and comforting figure in Bryon's life?

    <p>Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark try to convince the narrator to do?

    <p>Stop overthinking things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark explain as the reason for coming to live with Bryon's family?

    <p>To escape his troubled home life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon express gratitude for towards Mark?

    <p>His presence in his life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's plan after meeting his girlfriend Cathy?

    <p>To look for their friend M&amp;M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark remain throughout the conversation, despite the heavy emotional content?

    <p>A stabilizing force and caregiver for Bryon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's motivation for wanting to find M&M?

    <p>To ask for a loan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark try to convince the narrator to do regarding his approach towards life?

    <p>To stop overthinking and accept life as it comes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's primary concern while planning to meet his girlfriend Cathy?

    <p>Looking for their friend M&amp;M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark emphasize to the narrator during their search for M&M?

    <p>The importance of friendship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's primary objective for visiting the old, prestigious part of town?

    <p>To meet their friend M&amp;M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark try to convey to the narrator about life?

    <p>Life is full of unexpected surprises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drug does the doctor mention as the cause of M&M's condition?

    <p>LSD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the narrator feel M&M is as much to as Cathy's little brother?

    <p>The narrator's sibling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the doctor say about M&M's potential mental recovery?

    <p>He may have lost his mind forever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's reaction to the doctor's comments about M&M's condition?

    <p>He tunes the doctor out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon discover about his friend Mark?

    <p>He has been selling drugs without Bryon's knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon decide to do when he discovers Mark's secret?

    <p>Call the cops on Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Bryon feel the next morning after turning in Mark?

    <p>Sick and conflicted about his decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who tries to console Bryon after the incident with Mark?

    <p>Bryon's mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Bryon feel about his actions and their impact on Mark and his mother?

    <p>He realizes the impact of his actions and struggles with guilt and self-hatred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who visits Bryon and expresses sympathy after the incident?

    <p>Cathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Bryon feel about his actions when Cathy visits him?

    <p>He feels detached from his actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotions consume Bryon after the betrayal of Mark?

    <p>Guilt and regret</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is evident in Bryon's interactions with others after the incident?

    <p>His emotional turmoil and sense of betrayal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Bryon react when Cathy expresses sympathy towards him?

    <p>He responds coldly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon struggle with throughout the day after the incident?

    <p>Guilt and self-hatred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon realize about his actions and their impact on others?

    <p>He realizes the impact of his actions on others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon discover about Mark that leads to a significant decision?

    <p>Mark's involvement in drug dealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does Bryon take after discovering the drugs in Mark's possession?

    <p>He reports Mark to the police</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mark justify his drug dealing with?

    <p>Making money due to his police record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What themes are addressed in the text?

    <p>Friendship, betrayal, and drug abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text end in relation to Bryon and Mark's interaction?

    <p>Bryon confronts Mark about the drugs, leading to a tense exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Cathy's initial reaction to M&M's condition?

    <p>Devastation and fear for M&amp;M's future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mr. Carlson express his gratitude towards Bryon?

    <p>By calling him 'son' for the first time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon reflect on after dropping Cathy home?

    <p>The complexity of life and the discovery of drugs in Mark's possession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative highlight in relation to the characters?

    <p>The emotional toll on the characters and the impact of drug abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon struggle with internally in the text?

    <p>His decision to report Mark to the authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cathy fear about M&M's future?

    <p>That M&amp;M will never be the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Bryon respond to Cathy's distress?

    <p>He comforts Cathy and assures her that M&amp;M will recover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for Mark's sentencing to a reformatory?

    <p>He was caught selling drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Bryon to realize he no longer feels anything for Cathy?

    <p>His concern for M&amp;M's struggles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Angela confront Bryon about at work?

    <p>His past actions and their impact on her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon's mother confront him about?

    <p>His pattern of seeking revenge on himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon reflect on?

    <p>His actions and their impact on his relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Bryon's life becoming a blur of school, work, and studying?

    <p>Resulting in straight A's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Bryon's evolving personality influenced by?

    <p>Various people in his life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon acknowledge about Angela?

    <p>Her bitterness and his sympathy towards her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M&M struggle with?

    <p>The effects of drug use and his academic performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of Mark's sentencing on Bryon?

    <p>A significant strain on their friendship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for Cathy being hurt by Bryon?

    <p>His indifference when she tells him about her brother's hospitalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bryon's life becoming a blur of school, work, and studying result in?

    <p>Straight A's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the author's writer's block?

    <p>Pressure from the success of her first novel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the author's husband advise her to overcome writer's block?

    <p>To write two pages a day, regardless of being published or not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did writer's block have on the author?

    <p>Caused depression and creative paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author believe is the best approach for any artist?

    <p>Writing for oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author reminisce about regarding her childhood?

    <p>Feeling like she had all the answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotional and psychological toll is showcased in the text?

    <p>A visit to a reformatory to see a troubled individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author express a sense of, reflecting on her past?

    <p>Disillusionment and confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author's struggle with writer's block lead to?

    <p>A prolonged period of creative paralysis and emotional distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author emphasize about writer's block?

    <p>It is a real phenomenon with a significant impact on writing ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the author's boyfriend, now her husband, support her during writer's block?

    <p>Encouraged her to start writing again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author acknowledge about her experience of writer's block?

    <p>She felt paralyzed by the thought of her audience's expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advice did the author give about dealing with writer's block?

    <p>Writing for oneself is the best approach for any artist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Johnny's troubled demeanor?

    <p>His father's abuse and his mother's neglect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does smoking a cigarette do for the narrator and the gang members?

    <p>Calms them down and lessens tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the gang to Johnny's life?

    <p>It provided him with love and affection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Two-Bit's comment about the narrator's bruise and cut reflect?

    <p>He is trying to make the narrator feel tough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was S. E. Hinton's second novel after The Outsiders?

    <p>That Was Then, This Is Now</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who directed the film adaptation of The Outsiders?

    <p>Francis Ford Coppola</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was S. E. Hinton awarded the first annual Margaret A. Edwards Award?

    <p>1988</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does S. E. Hinton currently reside?

    <p>Oklahoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired S. E. Hinton's career as a writer?

    <p>Clashes between the Greasers and the Socs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of Hinton's novels was adapted into a film starring Emilio Estevez?

    <p>That Was Then, This Is Now</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best-selling young adult novel of all time?

    <p>The Outsiders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to S. E. Hinton's three-year-long writer's block?

    <p>Sudden fame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ponyboy feel about Darry's attitude towards him?

    <p>He feels misunderstood and unappreciated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who suggested to Hinton to write two pages a day to overcome her writer's block?

    <p>Her boyfriend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who opposes Darry's criticism of Ponyboy?

    <p>Sodapop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What university did S. E. Hinton attend during the publication of The Outsiders?

    <p>University of Tulsa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ponyboy reflect on regarding the division between greasers and Socs?

    <p>Feeling judged by the Socs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title did Hinton earn after the success of The Outsiders?

    <p>The Voice of the Youth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily highlight about the characters' relationships?

    <p>Strained relationships and personal struggles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial print run of The Outsiders?

    <p>5,000 copies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ponyboy observe about Darry's physical condition?

    <p>He observes Darry's physical strain from his roofing job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story provide insight into?

    <p>The dynamics of the greaser community and the challenges they face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who constantly pressures Ponyboy to excel?

    <p>Darry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ponyboy feel about his relationship with Darry?

    <p>He feels misunderstood and unappreciated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ponyboy reflect on regarding the behavior of his friends and family?

    <p>He reflects on the behavior of his friends and family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text reveal about the impact of societal divisions?

    <p>The impact of societal divisions on individual experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ponyboy feel about the division between greasers and Socs?

    <p>Feeling judged by the Socs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who defends Ponyboy and opposes Darry's criticism?

    <p>Sodapop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tough Times and Friendships

    • The narrator's friend M&M is upset and runs off after being jumped, and the narrator and their friend Mark discuss the situation.
    • The narrator and Mark find and keep M&M's peace medal after it falls off during his run.
    • The narrator's mother is in the hospital after a costly operation, and they are struggling financially.
    • Mark is resourceful and provides money, possibly through stealing, to help with the financial situation.
    • The narrator and Mark hitch a ride with a hippie named Randy to visit the hospital, and they had previously targeted hippies for violence.
    • Randy talks about a communal living situation with his friends, which interests Mark but not the narrator.
    • The narrator and Mark visit their mother in the hospital, where she receives many visitors from the neighborhood.
    • The neighbors bring food, and the narrator and Mark have differing preferences in sweets.
    • The narrator is growing taller and putting on weight, while Mark remains slender but surprisingly strong.
    • The narrator's mother is more concerned about others than herself.
    • The narrator and Mark have a close bond and engage in hustling and stealing to make ends meet.
    • The narrator reflects on their challenging circumstances and the dynamics of their friendship and living situation.

    Unexpected Encounter and Hospital Visit

    • The protagonist is sitting at a counter, contemplating the menu and reminiscing about his love for food and his physique.
    • He reflects on his disinterest in football and his defiance towards authority, possibly stemming from a traumatic experience with abusive cops at age 13.
    • A girl approaches him, and he struggles to remember her but is struck by her long dark hair and beautiful gray eyes.
    • He eventually recognizes her as Cathy, a girl he knew from the past, and is surprised by her transformation since they last met.
    • They exchange pleasantries, and the protagonist expresses his desire to talk to her again, despite not living up to his self-image during the conversation.
    • The protagonist then visits a hospital room where he encounters a boy, likely from a neighborhood similar to his, who is waiting for his brother Mark.
    • The boy is severely injured, with bandages, slings, and stitches, and the protagonist is at a loss for words in this unexpected situation.

    Teen's Encounter with a Girl Named Connie

    • Mike's brother got charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after busting a bottle over someone's head.
    • Mike offers a girl named Connie a ride in his Ford, and she is visibly scared and upset.
    • Mike engages in small talk with Connie to calm her down, comparing her situation to his own struggles.
    • Connie starts crying and confides in Mike about being mistreated by white people.
    • Mike stops the car and pretends to look for a handkerchief to comfort Connie.
    • Mike drives Connie to her home in a predominantly black neighborhood, where she is greeted by concerned friends.
    • As Mike and Connie are approached by a group of black kids, tensions rise and Connie starts crying again.
    • A big guy accuses Mike of hurting Connie, and Connie suggests killing him, which almost happens.
    • Mike shares this story with his friend Bryon and Mark, expressing understanding and lack of hatred towards Connie and the black community.
    • Mark expresses disbelief at Mike's lack of resentment, contrasting it with his own hypothetical reaction.
    • Mark's comment goes unnoticed by Bryon, who is still reflecting on Mike's story and the lack of hatred.
    • The text ends with Mark's disbelief at Mike's lack of resentment and Bryon's contemplation on the story's impact.

    Brotherly Bond and Nostalgia

    • The narrator and Mark share a strong brotherly bond and reminisce about their childhood memories.
    • Mark was described as being illegitimate, but it never seemed to bother him.
    • Mark is uncharacteristically open and talkative, indicating that he might still be under the influence of drugs.
    • The narrator takes care of Mark, who is in pain and feeling unwell.
    • Mark's poor academic performance is attributed to his lack of interest in reading and learning.
    • The two brothers spend time talking about their childhood and the adventures they had together.
    • They engaged in risky and rebellious activities during their youth, such as getting involved in fights and evading the police.
    • Mark was the central figure in their social circle, and the narrator always remained by his side.
    • Mark expresses a sense of loss and nostalgia for the strong bond they had with their friends in the past.
    • Both brothers acknowledge the change in their priorities and the evolution of their personalities.
    • Mark expresses a bittersweet sentiment about outgrowing the need for a close-knit gang, while the narrator reflects on the positive aspect of knowing one's own personality.
    • The conversation between the brothers highlights their deep connection and understanding of each other's thoughts and emotions.

    Friendship and Reflection

    • The narrator and his friend Mark discuss a tragic incident involving their friend Charlie, and Mark tries to convince the narrator to stop overthinking things and accept life as it comes.
    • The narrator wakes up hungover, goes to work, and then plans to meet his girlfriend Cathy, but also wants to look for their friend M&M.
    • Mark joins the narrator to search for M&M and they end up in an old, once prestigious part of town.

    Author's Struggle with Writer's Block

    • The author, at the age of 18, had her first novel, "The Outsiders," published in 1967, and was caught up in a whirlwind of publicity and media attention.
    • She was a college student at the University of Oklahoma, in a relationship, and had to study, leaving her with little time for writing.
    • Upon attempting to resume writing, the author found that she was unable to write, experiencing a severe case of writer's block.
    • The author acknowledges that while she has had times when she didn't feel like writing, this was different, as she felt paralyzed by the thought of her audience's expectations after the success of "The Outsiders."
    • This period of writer's block lasted for years, causing depression and a sense of being creatively stifled.
    • The author's boyfriend, now her husband, encouraged her to start writing again, advising her to write two pages a day, regardless of whether she would be published or not.
    • The author expresses her belief that writing for oneself is the best approach for any artist, but the pressure of an audience affected her ability to write.
    • The author emphasizes that writer's block is a real phenomenon and that it had a significant impact on her ability to write, despite having written all her life.
    • The author's struggle with writer's block led to a prolonged period of creative paralysis and emotional distress.
    • The text includes an excerpt from the author's work, describing a visit to a reformatory to see a troubled individual named Mark, showcasing the emotional and psychological toll of the experience.
    • The author reflects on her past and expresses a sense of disillusionment and confusion, feeling worn out from caring about people and unsure of how to navigate her emotions and experiences.
    • The author reminisces about her childhood, when she felt like she had all the answers, expressing a longing to return to a time when things were simpler and more certain.

    The Outsiders: Family dynamics and social dynamics in a greaser neighborhood

    • The protagonist, Ponyboy, is criticized by his brother Darry for walking alone at night
    • Darry constantly pressures Ponyboy to excel and disapproves of his actions
    • Ponyboy feels misunderstood and unappreciated by Darry
    • Sodapop, another brother, defends Ponyboy and opposes Darry's criticism
    • The group discusses plans for the Nightly Double and Dally's relationship issues
    • Ponyboy reflects on the division between greasers and Socs
    • He feels judged by the Socs and recalls an incident in class
    • Ponyboy reflects on the behavior of his friends and family
    • He observes Darry's physical strain from his roofing job
    • The text highlights the strained relationships and personal struggles of the characters
    • The story provides insight into the dynamics of the greaser community and the challenges they face
    • The text reveals the complexities of family relationships and the impact of societal divisions on individual experiences

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