The Outsiders: Chapters 3-6

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  • 1. 

    What did Dally give the boys the night they ran way?

    • A.

      50 bucks and a switchblade

    • B.

      100 bucks and a gun

    • C.

      50 bucks and a gun

    • D.

      100 bucks and a switch blade

    Correct Answer
    C. 50 bucks and a gun
    Explanation
    Dally gave the boys 50 bucks and a gun the night they ran away.

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  • 2. 

    How did the boys leave town the night they ran away?

    • A.

      By train

    • B.

      By bus

    • C.

      In a mustang

    • D.

      In a corvair

    Correct Answer
    A. By train
    Explanation
    The boys left town the night they ran away by train.

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  • 3. 

    Who went  into the church to save the kids?

    • A.

      Jerry and Dally

    • B.

      Johnny and Ponyboy

    • C.

      Johnny and Dally

    • D.

      Dally and Ponyboy

    Correct Answer
    B. Johnny and Ponyboy
    Explanation
    Johnny and Ponyboy went into the church to save the kids.

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  • 4. 

    What kind of car does Cherry drive?

    • A.

      Mustang

    • B.

      Corvair

    • C.

      Taurus

    • D.

      Stingray

    Correct Answer
    D. Stingray
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

    When did Ponyboy's nightmares begin?

    • A.

      The night of his parents funeral

    • B.

      The night he and Johnny ran away

    • C.

      The night he returned from the church

    • D.

      The night the Socs jumped Johnny

    Correct Answer
    A. The night of his parents funeral
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    Who was the first person to die in this book?

    • A.

      Johnny

    • B.

      Ponyboy

    • C.

      A kid in the church

    • D.

      Bob

    Correct Answer
    D. Bob
    Explanation
    In the book, the first person to die is Bob.

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  • 7. 

    Why does Sandy move to Florida?

    • A.

      To get a tan

    • B.

      She is pregnant

    • C.

      Her parents don't like Sodapop cause he's a greaser

    • D.

      She wants to see her grandmother more often

    Correct Answer
    B. She is pregnant
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    What town is the old abandoned church in where the boys hide out?

    • A.

      Tulsa

    • B.

      Salem

    • C.

      Windrixville

    • D.

      Hallisville

    Correct Answer
    C. Windrixville
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Windrixville.

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  • 9. 

    What was the title of the book the boys were reading in the church?

    • A.

      The King James version of the Holy Bible

    • B.

      Gone With the Wind

    • C.

      The Days of our Lives

    • D.

      The Outsiders

    Correct Answer
    B. Gone With the Wind
  • 10. 

    What does Ponyboy say is visible from both the East side as well as the West side?

    • A.

      Fights and rumbles

    • B.

      Greasers

    • C.

      Movies

    • D.

      Sunsets

    Correct Answer
    D. Sunsets
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 11. 

    Sodapop never touches alcohol.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 12. 

    The boys spend five days in the old abandoned church.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 13. 

    Dally was the father of Sandy's baby.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 14. 

    Johnny bleached Ponyboys hair with bleach.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 15. 

    Tow headed means dark haired.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 16. 

    Ponyboy participates in the sport of football.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The given statement states that Ponyboy participates in the sport of football. However, this is not true.

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  • 17. 

    Ponyboy's real name is Keith.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 18. 

    Pony and Johnny find Dally at Buck Merills house the night they run away.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Pony and Johnny do find Dally at Buck Merrill's house the night they run away.

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  • 19. 

    After the fire, Darry rides in the ambulance with Ponyboy.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Darry does not ride in the ambulance with Ponyboy after the fire. This can be inferred from the information given in the question.

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  • 20. 

    Jerry Wood thinks Ponyboy shouldn't smoke because

    • A.

      It would hurt his chances of running track

    • B.

      He is too young

    • C.

      They are in a hospital

    • D.

      He was just in an accident

    Correct Answer
    B. He is too young
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 21. 

    Who rescued Johnny from the fire?

    • A.

      Darry

    • B.

      A little kid

    • C.

      Jerry Wood

    • D.

      Dally

    Correct Answer
    D. Dally
    Explanation
    Dally rescued Johnny from the fire.

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  • 22. 

    Jerry did not follow the boys into the church because

    • A.

      He was too fat to fit through the window

    • B.

      He was too scared to follow them

    • C.

      He got lost and did not know where to go

    • D.

      He was a loser

    Correct Answer
    A. He was too fat to fit through the window
    Explanation
    Jerry did not follow the boys into the church because he was too fat to fit through the window.

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  • 23. 

    What are some things that Cherry, Johnny, and Ponyboy have in common?

    • A.

      They share their feeling, they are nice, they are greasers

    • B.

      They share their feeling, they are nice, they are socs

    • C.

      They are all love movies, they are means, they are from the ease

    • D.

      They share their feeling, they are nice, they want peace

    Correct Answer
    D. They share their feeling, they are nice, they want peace
    Explanation
    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.

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