The Outsiders - Chapter 5 Reading Quiz

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The Outsiders - Chapter 5 Reading Quiz - Quiz

This is a basic reading quiz. If you read Chapter 5, then you should ace this quiz!

Questions and Answers

1.

Johnny goes into town to get supplies for him and Ponyboy. Which item does Johnny NOT bring back from the store?
- A.
  
  Hair bleach
- B.
  
  Baloney and bread
- C.
  
  A deck of cards
- D.
  
  A stolen pack of cigarettes
Correct Answer
D. A stolen pack of cigarettes

Explanation
Johnny does not bring back a stolen pack of cigarettes from the store. This implies that he brings back the other three items mentioned in the question: hair bleach, baloney and bread, and a deck of cards.

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What do Ponyboy and Johnny do to change their appearance?
- A.
  
  Cut their hair.
- B.
  
  Wear dark sunglasses.
- C.
  
  Buy hats to cover their faces.
- D.
  
  They don't try to change their appearance.
Correct Answer
A. Cut their hair.

Explanation
Ponyboy and Johnny change their appearance by cutting their hair. This suggests that they are trying to alter their look in order to avoid being recognized or identified. Changing their hairstyle can help them blend in and potentially avoid any trouble or attention that may come their way.

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3.

The boys pass time in the church by reading:
- A.
  
  A newspaper
- B.
  
  Comic books
- C.
  
  Gone With the Wind
- D.
  
  To Kill a Mockingbird
Correct Answer
C. Gone With the Wind

Explanation
The correct answer is "Gone With the Wind" because it is a book, and the question asks what the boys read to pass time in the church.

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4.

Who writes Ponyboy a letter when they are hiding out?
- A.
  
  Two-Bit
- B.
  
  Cherry
- C.
  
  Darry
- D.
  
  Sodapop
- E.
  
  Steve Randle
Correct Answer
D. Sodapop

Explanation
Sodapop writes Ponyboy a letter when they are hiding out. This shows that Sodapop cares about Ponyboy and wants to stay connected with him even when they are separated. It also suggests that Sodapop is supportive and wants to provide emotional support to Ponyboy during their difficult situation.

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5.

At the very end of chapter 5, Dally says that the greasers now have a "spy." Who does he say the spy is?
- A.
  
  Cherry
- B.
  
  Bob
- C.
  
  Marcia
- D.
  
  Randy
- E.
  
  Buck Merril
Correct Answer
A. Cherry

Explanation
Dally says that the greasers now have a "spy" and the answer is Cherry. This implies that Cherry, who was previously aligned with the Socs, has now become a source of information for the greasers. This suggests a shift in her loyalty and a potential alliance between Cherry and the greasers against the Socs.

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The Outsiders - Chapter 5 Reading Quiz

Johnny goes into town to get supplies for him and Ponyboy. Which item does Johnny NOT bring back from the store?

What do Ponyboy and Johnny do to change their appearance?

The boys pass time in the church by reading:

Who writes Ponyboy a letter when they are hiding out?

At the very end of chapter 5, Dally says that the greasers now have a "spy." Who does he say the spy is?