The Outsiders: Chapters 3-6
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What did Dally give the boys the night they ran way?
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50 bucks and a switchblade
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100 bucks and a gun
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50 bucks and a gun
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100 bucks and a switch blade
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This quiz assesses understanding of key events and character actions in 'The Outsiders', specifically focusing on chapters 3-6. It evaluates knowledge of pivotal moments, character decisions, and significant plot developments, essential for learners analyzing literary elements and character dynamics.
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How did the boys leave town the night they ran away?
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By train
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By bus
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In a mustang
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In a corvair
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A. By trainExplanation
The boys left town the night they ran away by train.Rate this question:
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Who went into the church to save the kids?
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Jerry and Dally
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Johnny and Ponyboy
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Johnny and Dally
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Dally and Ponyboy
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A. Johnny and PonyboyExplanation
Johnny and Ponyboy went into the church to save the kids.Rate this question:
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What kind of car does Cherry drive?
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Mustang
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Corvair
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Taurus
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Stingray
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A. StingrayExplanation
The correct answer is "Stingray" because it is the only option given that represents a type of car. "Mustang," "Corvair," and "Taurus" are also types of cars, but they are not the type of car that Cherry drives according to the given options. Therefore, "Stingray" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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When did Ponyboy's nightmares begin?
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The night of his parents funeral
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The night he and Johnny ran away
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The night he returned from the church
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The night the Socs jumped Johnny
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A. The night of his parents funeralExplanation
The correct answer is "The night of his parents' funeral." This is when Ponyboy's nightmares began because it was a traumatic event in his life. The loss of his parents would have caused him significant emotional distress and likely led to recurring nightmares as a way for his subconscious to process and cope with the grief and trauma.Rate this question:
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Who was the first person to die in this book?
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Johnny
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Ponyboy
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A kid in the church
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Bob
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A. BobExplanation
In the book, the first person to die is Bob.Rate this question:
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Why does Sandy move to Florida?
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To get a tan
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She is pregnant
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Her parents don't like Sodapop cause he's a greaser
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She wants to see her grandmother more often
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A. She is pregnantExplanation
Sandy moves to Florida because she is pregnant. This suggests that she wants to be in a different location, possibly to have a change of environment or to be closer to certain resources or support systems that she may need during her pregnancy.Rate this question:
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What town is the old abandoned church in where the boys hide out?
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Tulsa
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Salem
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Windrixville
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Hallisville
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A. WindrixvilleExplanation
The correct answer is Windrixville.Rate this question:
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What was the title of the book the boys were reading in the church?
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The King James version of the Holy Bible
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Gone With the Wind
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The Days of our Lives
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The Outsiders
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A. Gone With the Wind -
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What does Ponyboy say is visible from both the East side as well as the West side?
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Fights and rumbles
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Greasers
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Movies
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Sunsets
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A. SunsetsExplanation
Ponyboy says that sunsets are visible from both the East side and the West side. This implies that no matter which side of the city one is on, they can still enjoy the beauty of the setting sun. It suggests that sunsets are a common and shared experience for everyone, regardless of their location or background.Rate this question:
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Sodapop never touches alcohol.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Sodapop never touches alcohol, meaning he never consumes or comes into contact with alcoholic beverages. This implies that he abstains from drinking alcohol entirely, making the statement "True" accurate.Rate this question:
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The boys spend five days in the old abandoned church.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that the boys spent five days in the old abandoned church. Since there is no contradictory information provided, we can assume that the statement is true.Rate this question:
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Dally was the father of Sandy's baby.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that Dally was the father of Sandy's baby. However, the correct answer is False because the statement does not provide any evidence or context to support this claim. Without any additional information, it is impossible to determine the true father of Sandy's baby.Rate this question:
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Johnny bleached Ponyboys hair with bleach.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement states that Johnny bleached Ponyboy's hair with bleach. However, in the book "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, it is not mentioned that Johnny bleached Ponyboy's hair. Therefore, the answer is false.Rate this question:
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Tow headed means dark haired.
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True
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False
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A. False -
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Ponyboy participates in the sport of football.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The given statement states that Ponyboy participates in the sport of football. However, this is not true.Rate this question:
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Ponyboy's real name is Keith.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false. Ponyboy's real name is not Keith. In the novel "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, Ponyboy Curtis is the protagonist and his real name is never mentioned as Keith. The story revolves around Ponyboy and his experiences with his gang, the Greasers, and the rival gang, the Socs, in a divided society.Rate this question:
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Pony and Johnny find Dally at Buck Merills house the night they run away.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Pony and Johnny do find Dally at Buck Merrill's house the night they run away.Rate this question:
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After the fire, Darry rides in the ambulance with Ponyboy.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Darry does not ride in the ambulance with Ponyboy after the fire. This can be inferred from the information given in the question.Rate this question:
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Jerry Wood thinks Ponyboy shouldn't smoke because
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It would hurt his chances of running track
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He is too young
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They are in a hospital
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He was just in an accident
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A. He is too youngExplanation
Jerry Wood thinks Ponyboy shouldn't smoke because he is too young. Smoking is generally considered harmful to one's health, and it is particularly concerning for someone who is still in their youth. Smoking can have long-term negative effects on a person's physical and mental well-being, and it is important to discourage young individuals from engaging in such habits.Rate this question:
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Who rescued Johnny from the fire?
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Darry
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A little kid
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Jerry Wood
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Dally
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A. DallyExplanation
Dally rescued Johnny from the fire.Rate this question:
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Jerry did not follow the boys into the church because
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He was too fat to fit through the window
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He was too scared to follow them
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He got lost and did not know where to go
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He was a loser
Correct Answer
A. He was too fat to fit through the windowExplanation
Jerry did not follow the boys into the church because he was too fat to fit through the window.Rate this question:
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What are some things that Cherry, Johnny, and Ponyboy have in common?
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They share their feeling, they are nice, they are greasers
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They share their feeling, they are nice, they are socs
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They are all love movies, they are means, they are from the ease
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They share their feeling, they are nice, they want peace
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A. They share their feeling, they are nice, they want peaceExplanation
Cherry, Johnny, and Ponyboy all share their feelings with each other, showing that they have a strong emotional bond and trust. They are also described as nice, indicating that they possess good character traits and treat others with kindness. Additionally, they all desire peace, suggesting that they are against violence and conflict.Rate this question:
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