Do You Know The Outsiders Chapters 11 & 12?

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    What proposition did the English teacher offer to help Ponyboy earn a "C" for the semester?

    • He told him to write a theme about something he felt was important
    • He told him to sign up for the senior prom committee because then needed help
    • He told him to ace the final and do summer school to catch up
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  • 2. 

    Who did Ponyboy identify while flipping through the pages of Soda's yearbook?

    • Bob Sheldon

    • Johnny

    • Dallas

    Correct Answer
    A. Bob Sheldon
    Explanation
    Ponyboy identified Bob Sheldon while flipping through the pages of Soda's yearbook.

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  • 3. 

    What did Johnny wish Dally would look like?

    • A cloud

    • A sunset

    • A butterfly

    Correct Answer
    A. A sunset
    Explanation
    Johnny wished Dally would look like a sunset. This implies that Johnny wanted Dally to have a calm and peaceful appearance, similar to the beauty and tranquility of a sunset. It suggests that Johnny desired Dally to be less rough and tough, and instead have a softer and more gentle demeanor. Comparing someone to a sunset also conveys a sense of warmth and serenity, indicating Johnny's longing for a more peaceful and harmonious relationship with Dally.

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    How did Darry and Soda both respond when the judge asked each if Dally was a good friend?

    • Darry said sometimes, Soda said yes

    • Darry and Soda both said yes, sir

    • Darry said yes, Soda said sometimes

    Correct Answer
    A. Darry and Soda both said yes, sir
    Explanation
    Darry and Soda both responded affirmatively when the judge asked if Dally was a good friend. They both said "yes, sir" indicating that they considered Dally to be a good friend.

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    What two incorrect facts did Ponyboy reveal to Randy when discussing Bob's death?

    • That Bob attached them first and that Johnny was not there

    • That Johnny was defending himself and that Bob brought the weapon

    • That he, not Johnny, had killed Bob and that Johnny was still alive

    Correct Answer
    A. That he, not Johnny, had killed Bob and that Johnny was still alive
    Explanation
    Ponyboy revealed two incorrect facts to Randy when discussing Bob's death. First, he claimed that he, not Johnny, had killed Bob. Second, he falsely stated that Johnny was still alive.

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    How did the judge know Ponyboy was nervous at the hearing?

    • Ponyboy was smoking right before

    • Ponyboy kept biting his fingernails

    • Ponyboy was sweating bullets

    Correct Answer
    A. Ponyboy kept biting his fingernails
    Explanation
    The judge knew Ponyboy was nervous at the hearing because he kept biting his fingernails. This behavior is often associated with anxiety and nervousness, as individuals tend to engage in repetitive actions as a way to cope with their emotions. By observing Ponyboy's nail-biting, the judge could infer his state of nervousness during the hearing.

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    Why had Ponyboy falsely believed that he killed Bob Shelton and that Johnny was alive?

    • He thought that by doing so his loss of Johnny wouldn't hurt so much

    • He thought that because he'd gotten beaten up in the head and lost his memory

    • He thought he was doing the right thing to cover for Johnny

    Correct Answer
    A. He thought that by doing so his loss of Johnny wouldn't hurt so much
    Explanation
    Ponyboy falsely believed that he killed Bob Shelton and that Johnny was alive because he thought that by taking the blame, it would lessen the pain of losing Johnny. He wanted to protect Johnny's memory and believed that he was doing the right thing by covering for him.

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  • 8. 

    How long was Ponyboy kept home in bed?

    • Two weeks

    • One week

    • 4 days

    Correct Answer
    A. One week
    Explanation
    Ponyboy was kept home in bed for one week. This implies that he was unwell or injured and needed time to recover. The duration of one week suggests that his condition was not too severe, but still required rest and care. During this time, Ponyboy was likely unable to participate in his usual activities and had to rely on others for assistance.

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    List four people who attended Ponyboy's hearing.

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