The Outsiders By S.E. Hinton: Quiz! Novel

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    What was Pony, Soda & Darry's last name?

    • Sheyanne
    • Curtis
    • Cade
    • Winston
    • Two-Bit
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The Outsider is a novel written by S. E. Hinton, published in 1967 by Viking Press. Hinton started writing the book at the age of 15. This novel depicts the tussle between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. Ponyboy Curtis, the protagonist, narrates the story. This quiz will test your knowledge and recall the events and characters of the novel. Let's try it out. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    What was Soda's horse named?

    • Donald Duck

    • Two-Bit

    • Mickey Mouse

    • Cherry

    • Marcia

    Correct Answer
    A. Mickey Mouse
    Explanation
    Soda's horse was named Mickey Mouse.

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  • 3. 

    What is Two-Bit's real name?

    • Thomas

    • Two-Bit

    • Keith

    • Martin

    Correct Answer
    A. Keith
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Keith. This suggests that Two-Bit's real name is Keith.

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  • 4. 

    Who could Ponyboy not stand? Did his relationship change?

    • Tim Shepard.no

    • Steve Randall.yes

    • Johnny .yes

    • Darry.no

    • Sodapop.yes

    Correct Answer
    A. Steve Randall.yes
    Explanation
    Ponyboy could not stand Steve Randall. His relationship with Steve did change, as indicated by the "yes" next to Steve's name.

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  • 5. 

    Who drove Pony home the night Johnny died?

    • A nice man

    • Two-Bit

    • Dally

    • He walked

    Correct Answer
    A. A nice man
    Explanation
    Pony was driven home by a nice man on the night Johnny died. This suggests that someone kind and possibly unfamiliar to Pony offered him a ride home, possibly out of concern for his well-being after the traumatic event.

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  • 6. 

    What kind of soup did Darry make Pony?

    • Clam chowder

    • Rabbit

    • Mushroom

    • Johnny"s famous soup

    Correct Answer
    A. Mushroom
    Explanation
    The correct answer is mushroom because it is the only option that is a type of soup. Clam chowder is a type of soup made with clams, rabbit is a type of meat, and Johnny's famous soup does not specify what kind of soup it is. Therefore, mushroom is the most logical answer as it is a type of soup that Darry made for Pony.

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  • 7. 

    What were the middle names of Pony and Soda?

    • Michael & Patrick

    • Sheyanne & Michael

    • Patrick & Matthew

    • Curtis and Darry

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael & Patrick
    Explanation
    The middle names of Pony and Soda were Michael and Patrick.

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  • 8. 

    What poem did Pony recite from "Gone with the Wind"?

    • I like Gold

    • Robert Frost

    • Nothing Gold can Stsy

    • Be Golden

    • Stay Gold

    Correct Answer
    A. Nothing Gold can Stsy
    Explanation
    Pony recited the poem "Nothing Gold can Stay" from "Gone with the Wind".

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  • 9. 

    What is the name of Two-Bit girlfriend?

    • Sam

    • Kathy

    • Sandy

    • Marcia

    Correct Answer
    A. Kathy
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Kathy. This suggests that Two-Bit has a girlfriend named Kathy.

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  • 10. 

    What book did Ponyboy have to read for school?

    • Gone with the wind

    • Great expectations

    • The outsiders

    • A Robert Frost story

    Correct Answer
    A. Great expectations
    Explanation
    Ponyboy had to read "Great Expectations" for school. This classic novel by Charles Dickens tells the story of Pip, a young orphan who dreams of becoming a gentleman. The book explores themes of social class, identity, and the pursuit of dreams. Ponyboy's assignment to read this book suggests that his school curriculum includes literary works that delve into complex human experiences and moral dilemmas.

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