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Grade 8 The Outsiders
Which theme from "The Outsiders" is illustrated by the following example? Cherry dislikes herself for raving about a beer blast when she doesn't really enjoy it.
  1. Adapting to life may mean sacrificing your humanity and getting tough.
  2. Maturing means becoming sensitive to others as individuals.
  3. Trying to conform to the customs and rules of a group can create problems for an individual.
  4. A hero is not measured by image but by deeds
Grade 8 The Outsiders
Which theme from "The Outsiders" is illustrated by the following example? Reporters make it seem like the rescue of kids from greasers is astonishing.
  1. Idealism (innocence) is a gift.
  2. Life isn't fair
  3. The deepest love is often hidden
  4. A hero is not measured by image but by deeds
Grade 8 The Outsiders
How are Greasers different from Socs?
  1. Greasers were from the east side of town, Socs were from the west side.
  2. Greasers are very close with their families and the Socs run wild.
  3. Greasers are poor and the Socs are wealthy.
  4. Both a and c
Grade 8 The Outsiders
How and why does Pony's opinion of the Socs change?
  1. It doesn't change. He was right about them all along.
  2. He sees that they have problems just like everyone else after getting to know Cherry and Randy.
  3. He sees that they are just a bunch of punks.
  4. He feels sorry for Bob and sees that he was really a nice guy.
Grade 8 The Outsiders
Which theme from "The Outsiders" is illustrated by the following example? The Curtis boys lose their family at an early age.
  1. Idealism is a gift.
  2. Life isn't fair
  3. The deepest love is often hidden
  4. A hero is not measured by image but by deeds
Grade 8 The Outsiders
Which theme from "The Outsiders" is illustrated by the following example? Pony breaks a bottle and threatens the Socs.
  1. Adapting to life may mean sacrificing your humanity and getting tough.
  2. Maturing means becoming sensitive to others as individuals.
  3. Trying to conform to the customs and rules of a group can create problems for an individual.
  4. A hero is not measured by image but by deeds
Grade 8 The Outsiders
Define Cowlick.
  1. a cow that licks your hair
  2. a cow that licks something else
  3. a cows hair that sticks up
  4. Piece of hair that grows in a different direction than your other hair
Grade 8 The Outsiders
Why does Ponyboy get jumped by the Socs for the first time?
  1. He was a greaser
  2. He was alone
  3. He was unarmed
  4. All of the above
Grade 8 The Outsiders
To save Pony from being drowned, Johnny stabs Bob. This is an example of what type of conflict?
  1. Man vs. Man
  2. Man vs. Himself
  3. Man vs. Society
  4. Man vs. Nature
Grade 8 The Outsiders
Which character does not fit the greaser stereotype?
  1. Pony
  2. Dally
  3. Two-Bit
  4. Soda
Grade 8 The Outsiders
Pony, Dally, and Soda are brothers.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 8 The Outsiders
How did Johnny react when his mother came to visit him at the hospital?
  1. He rejects her.
  2. He is overjoyed.
  3. He has to be physically restrained to keep from hitting her.
  4. He throws his tray of food at her.
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