The Outsiders Novel Quiz! MCQ Trivia

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    Who was Mickey Mouse in the novel?

    • A cartoon character
    • Soda's horse
    • Steve's pet dog
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Have you ever perused the novel, The Outsiders? Do you think you can pass this quiz? The Outsider is a coming-of-age tale by S. E. Hinton. It was first published in 1967 by Viking Press. The book revolves around the different social groups that form in school out of necessity, as they are divided by socioeconomic status. Take this quiz and see how very much you understand about the novel, The Outsiders.

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  • 2. 

    Why did Pony run out of the house?

    • Because Darry slapped him.

    • Because Soda was mad at him for being late.

    • Because he heard Johnny yelling for help outside.

    Correct Answer
    A. Because Darry slapped him.
    Explanation
    Pony ran out of the house because Darry slapped him. This suggests that Pony was upset and possibly hurt by Darry's action, prompting him to leave the house in order to escape the situation or seek solace elsewhere. The slap may have caused Pony to feel a range of emotions, such as anger, humiliation, or betrayal, leading him to react by running away.

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  • 3. 

    Why did Pony and Johnny go looking for Dally?

    • Because Dally would call the police for them.

    • Because Dally would know how to help them.

    • Because Dally give them a ride home.

    Correct Answer
    A. Because Dally would know how to help them.
    Explanation
    Pony and Johnny went looking for Dally because they believed that he would know how to help them. They trusted Dally's street smarts and connections, and thought that he would be able to provide them with guidance or assistance in their current situation.

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  • 4. 

    Who stabbed Bob?

    • Johnny

    • Pony

    • Randy

    Correct Answer
    A. Johnny
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, Johnny is the only person mentioned who could have potentially stabbed Bob.

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  • 5. 

    The pony was late getting home that night because he got lost on the way home from the movies.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that the pony was late getting home because he got lost on the way home from the movies. However, the correct answer is false because the statement does not provide any evidence or information to support this claim. The reason for the pony being late is not mentioned or implied in the statement, so it is not possible to determine the actual cause of the delay.

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  • 6. 

    Why did the group walk back to Two-Bit's house?

    • To get Two-Bit's car to drive the girls home.

    • To hang out and watch movies.

    • To use the phone to call a taxi.

    Correct Answer
    A. To get Two-Bit's car to drive the girls home.
    Explanation
    The group walked back to Two-Bit's house in order to get his car and drive the girls home. This suggests that the group was concerned about the girls' safety and wanted to ensure they had a reliable mode of transportation. Hanging out and watching movies or using the phone to call a taxi would not have served this purpose.

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  • 7. 

    Johnny said he liked it better when his dad was hitting him because he liked to fight back.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that Johnny enjoyed the physical confrontation with his dad, which is a concerning and unhealthy perspective. It is important to note that any form of violence or abuse is not acceptable and should not be encouraged. Therefore, the correct answer is False, as it is crucial to promote non-violence and healthy relationships.

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  • 8. 

    Where did the Socs find Johnny and Pony?

    • In the vacant lot.

    • In the back yard.

    • In the park.

    Correct Answer
    A. In the park.
  • 9. 

    Where did Johnny and Pony find Dally?

    • At the movies.

    • At Buck Merrill's.

    • At a greaser hangout.

    Correct Answer
    A. At Buck Merrill's.
    Explanation
    Johnny and Pony found Dally at Buck Merrill's. This suggests that Dally was hanging out at a place owned or frequented by Buck Merrill, indicating that Dally may have had some connection or association with him. The option "At Buck Merrill's" implies that this is where Johnny and Pony encountered Dally, making it the correct answer.

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  • 10. 

    What do both Cherry and Pony like to watch?

    • Old movies

    • Sunrise

    • Sunset

    Correct Answer
    A. Sunset
    Explanation
    Cherry and Pony both enjoy watching sunset.

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  • 11. 

    What four things did Dally give Johnny and Pony? A gun, some money, a jacket, and....

    • A hat

    • Some food

    • A shirt

    Correct Answer
    A. A shirt
    Explanation
    Dally gave Johnny and Pony a gun, some money, a jacket, and a shirt.

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  • 12. 

    Two-Bit slapped Pony because he was mean to Johnny.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement indicates that Two-Bit slapped Pony because Pony was mean to Johnny. Therefore, the answer "True" implies that Two-Bit indeed slapped Pony due to his behavior towards Johnny.

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  • 13. 

    Johnny and Pony hitchhiked a ride to Jay Mountain.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False

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