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Fill in the following chart at list the stereotypes for each. 1 point per spot.
Greasers Socs
_________________________ 3. The name of the character killed who had wanted to die.
_________________________ 4. From what side of town are the Greasers, East or West?
_________________________ 9. Which character helps Johnny and Ponyboy get to the hideout?
_________________________ 11. Ponyboy says that you see from the East and West side of town.
Short Answer Questions: 5 Points Each. There are 6 options -- ONLY answer 5! You must answer
using complete sentences or -1 point per question.
2. Which character in the book did you identify with the most? Why? (Explain fully).
3. Define what a stereotype is. Then, explain how characters broke down specific stereotypes about
their groups within The Outsiders.
4. Robert Frost’s poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” is used multiple times throughout the book. Cite one
specific time it was used in the book, and explain how this poem connects to the characters’ current
situations.
5. After reading The Outsiders, what advice would you give to Ponyboy as he moves on past these
significant events? Why do you think your advice would be helpful to him, using evidence from the
novel?
6. What can we as Christians learn about life from The Outsiders? How can it affect the way we view
people? What lessons can we take from the book even though it isn’t specifically a “Christian” book?
Bonus Questions:
How old was S.E. Hinton when she wrote The Outsiders? ____________
What was the name of the Soc that Darry fought at the beginning of the rumble? _____________
Intro Lit Name: ________________________
The Outsiders: Test
Timed Essay Question: 15 points. Answer fully. Use complete sentences or -1 point
Read the following question and answer it completely. Make sure you pay attention to all of the details
and ideas you need to include. Your answer must be organized and complete. Plan your answer if
necessary. You will have 15 minutes to complete this. The essay will be graded based on the quality of
your answer, the completeness of your answer, and the effectiveness of the organization of your answer.
Do your best!
What, in your opinion, is one meaningful theme that was communicated throughout the book? Explain
using at least three specific examples from the book to support your choice.