The Outsiders Novel Quiz: Chapter 5 and 7

Ponyboy was protected from severe back burns by Dally's leather jacket. The jacket acted as a barrier between Ponyboy's skin and the flames, preventing direct contact and reducing the severity of the burns.

The correct answer is "They played poker and read Gone with the Wind." This answer suggests that the two boys engaged in activities to pass the time while hiding out in the church. Playing poker and reading Gone with the Wind indicates that they were trying to entertain themselves and make the most of their time in hiding.

Johnny required Ponyboy to cut and bleach his hair because he didn't want him to be recognized. By altering his appearance, Johnny hoped to avoid being easily identified by others, possibly to avoid trouble or to hide from someone.

After Ponyboy's brothers went to work, Two-bit looked after him.

Dally clubbed Ponyboy on the back after he leaped out of the church window because Ponyboy's back was on fire.

The correct answer is "They were at Dairy Queen". This means that when the church caught on fire, the boys were at Dairy Queen.

Soda wrote the letter that Dally brought to Ponyboy.

Johnny's signal to let Ponyboy know it was him approaching the church door was by whistling the gang's whistle.

The correct answer suggests that Johnny did not bleach his hair because he was too dark to look normal with blonde hair. This implies that Johnny's natural hair color was not suitable for achieving a natural-looking blonde shade, so he chose not to bleach it.

The correct answer is that the children found the matches Johnny and Ponyboy had left behind and started playing with them. This explanation is supported by the information given in the options, which states that the children found the matches and began playing with them. This action likely led to the fire in the church.

Jerry, the teacher rode in the ambulance with Ponyboy. This can be inferred from the information given in the question. The other options, Dally and Johnny, are mentioned in the question but there is no mention of them riding in the ambulance with Ponyboy. Therefore, the correct answer is Jerry, the teacher.

Cherry volunteered for the position because she felt responsible. This suggests that she believed it was her duty or obligation to take on the role. It implies that she had a sense of accountability and wanted to contribute in a responsible manner.

The correct answer is "They were on a picnic." This can be inferred from the given options, as the other two choices do not mention anything about a picnic.

Two-bit and Ponyboy went to a movie after finishing their chores. This is evident from the given options where going to the park and going to a concert are not mentioned. Therefore, the only logical choice is that they went to a movie.

Johnny let his sleeping friend, Ponyboy, know he'd gone into town for supplies by writing a note in the dust of the church floor.

Sandy suddenly moved to Florida to live with her grandparents because her parents didn't want her to marry Soda.

The Greasers and Socs were planning a rumble for the next night because the Greasers wanted the Socs out of their territory. The Greasers felt that the Socs were encroaching on their turf and wanted to assert their dominance and reclaim their territory. They saw the rumble as an opportunity to send a clear message to the Socs and establish their authority in their own neighborhood.