The Outsiders Novel Quiz: Chapter 5 And 7

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    What has protected Ponyboy from severe back burns?

    • God was at his side
    • Dally's leather jacket
    • Johnny because he was there
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This quiz assesses knowledge of 'The Outsiders' focusing on Chapters 5 and 7. It tests understanding of character actions, plot developments, and thematic elements, enhancing comprehension and analytical skills in literature.

The Outsiders Novel Quiz: Chapter 5 And 7 - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    How did the two boys occupy their time while hiding out in the church?

    • They flirted with the girls

    • They played poker and read Gone with the WInd

    • They played tricks on the Sunday School kids

    Correct Answer
    A. They played poker and read Gone with the WInd
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    Why did Johnny require Ponyboy to cut and bleach his hair?

    • He wanted to see how it would look on him

    • To see if he would do it

    • He didn't want him to be recognize

    Correct Answer
    A. He didn't want him to be recognize
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    Who looked after Ponyboy after his brothers went to work?

    • Two-bit

    • Jerry

    • Cherry

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

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  • 5. 

    Why did Dally club Ponyboy on the back after Ponyboy leaped out a church window?

    • Dally thought it was a Socs

    • Ponyboy's back was on fire

    • Ponyboy had ticked him off earlier

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

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  • 6. 

    Where were the boys when the church caught on fire?

    • They'd gone home

    • They were at Dairy Queen

    • They'd gone to the school

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

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  • 7. 

    Who wrote the letter that Dally brought to Ponyboy?

    • Johnny

    • Soda

    • Jerry

    Correct Answer
    A. Soda
    Explanation
    Soda wrote the letter that Dally brought to Ponyboy.

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  • 8. 

    What was Johnny's signal to let Ponyboy know it was he, his friend, approaching the church door?

    • He whistled the gang's whistle

    • He shouted his name at the top of his lungs

    • He put himself in front of his eye sight

    Correct Answer
    A. He whistled the gang's whistle
    Explanation
    Johnny's signal to let Ponyboy know it was him approaching the church door was by whistling the gang's whistle.

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  • 9. 

    Why didn't Johnny bleach his hair too?

    • He was to dark to look normal blonde

    • He didn't believe in mistreating his hair like that

    • He wouldn't be able to grease it in two weeks

    Correct Answer
    A. He was to dark to look normal blonde
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 

    What had probably caused the church to catch on fire?

    • The church candles were left near a window curtain and it caught on fire when the wind picked up

    • The children found the matches Johnny and Ponyboy had left behind and started playing with them

    • The priest was not paying attention when he was putting the things away and left a candle lit

    Correct Answer
    A. The children found the matches Johnny and Ponyboy had left behind and started playing with them
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 11. 

    Who rode in the ambulance with Ponyboy?

    • Dally, his brother

    • Johnny, his friend

    • Jerry, the teacher

    Correct Answer
    A. Jerry, the teacher
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 12. 

    Why did Cherry volunteer for such a position?

    • She wanted to see the boys again

    • She felt responsible

    • She knew it was her time to shine

    Correct Answer
    A. She felt responsible
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 13. 

    Why had a teacher and children come to Jay Mountain?

    • It was part of their Sunday School activity

    • They were there to witness a miracle

    • They were on a picnic

    Correct Answer
    A. They were on a picnic
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 14. 

    Where did Two-bit and Ponyboy go after finishing their chores?

    • They went to the park

    • They went to a concert

    • They went to a movie

    Correct Answer
    A. They went to a movie
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 15. 

    How did Johnny let his sleeping friend, Ponyboy, know he'd gone into town for supplies?

    • He leaves him a message on a piece of paper

    • He lets one of the other guys know

    • He writes a note in the dust of the church floor

    Correct Answer
    A. He writes a note in the dust of the church floor
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 16. 

    Why did Soda's girlfriend, Sandy, suddenly move to Florida to live with her grandparents?

    • She was pregnant and her parents didn't want anyone to know

    • Her parents didn't want her to marry Soda

    • Her grandparents were very ill and she had to take care of them

    Correct Answer
    A. Her parents didn't want her to marry Soda
    Explanation
    Sandy suddenly moved to Florida to live with her grandparents because her parents didn't want her to marry Soda.

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  • 17. 

    Why were the Greasers and Socs planning a rumble for the next night?

    • The greaser wanted the Socs out of their territory

    • The Socs wanted revenge for the death of one of their members

    • The greasers wanted the Socs to show them respect

    Correct Answer
    A. The greaser wanted the Socs out of their territory
    Explanation
    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.

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