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

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

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!

Questions and Answers

1.

Who could Ponyboy not stand? Did his relationship change?
- A.
  
  Tim Shepard.no
- B.
  
  Steve Randall.yes
- C.
  
  Johnny .yes
- D.
  
  Darry.no
- E.
  
  Sodapop.yes
Correct Answer
B. 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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2.

What was Pony, Soda & Darry's last name?
- A.
  
  Sheyanne
- B.
  
  Curtis
- C.
  
  Cade
- D.
  
  Winston
- E.
  
  Two-Bit
Correct Answer
B. Curtis

Explanation
Pony, Soda, and Darry's last name is Curtis.

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3.

What poem did Pony recite from "Gone with the Wind"?
- A.
  
  I like Gold
- B.
  
  Robert Frost
- C.
  
  Nothing Gold can Stsy
- D.
  
  Be Golden
- E.
  
  Stay Gold
Correct Answer
C. Nothing Gold can Stsy

Explanation
Pony recited the poem "Nothing Gold can Stay" from "Gone with the Wind".

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4.

What was Soda's horse named?
- A.
  
  Donald Duck
- B.
  
  Two-Bit
- C.
  
  Mickey Mouse
- D.
  
  Cherry
- E.
  
  Marcia
Correct Answer
C. Mickey Mouse

Explanation
Soda's horse was named Mickey Mouse.

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5.

What were the middle names of Pony and Soda?
- A.
  
  Michael & Patrick
- B.
  
  Sheyanne & Michael
- C.
  
  Patrick & Matthew
- D.
  
  Curtis and Darry
Correct Answer
A. Michael & Patrick

Explanation
The middle names of Pony and Soda were Michael and Patrick.

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6.

What is the name of Two-Bit girlfriend?
- A.
  
  Sam
- B.
  
  Kathy
- C.
  
  Sandy
- D.
  
  Marcia
Correct Answer
B. Kathy

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

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7.

What is Two-Bit's real name?
- A.
  
  Thomas
- B.
  
  Two-Bit
- C.
  
  Keith
- D.
  
  Martin
Correct Answer
C. Keith

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

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8.

What book did Ponyboy have to read for school?
- A.
  
  Gone with the wind
- B.
  
  Great expectations
- C.
  
  The outsiders
- D.
  
  A Robert Frost story
Correct Answer
B. 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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9.

Who drove Pony home the night Johnny died?
- A.
  
  A nice man
- B.
  
  Two-Bit
- C.
  
  Dally
- D.
  
  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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10.

What kind of soup did Darry make Pony?
- A.
  
  Clam chowder
- B.
  
  Rabbit
- C.
  
  Mushroom
- D.
  
  Johnny"s famous soup
Correct Answer
C. 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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The Outsiders By S.E. Hinton: Quiz! Novel

Who could Ponyboy not stand? Did his relationship change?

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

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

What was Soda's horse named?

What were the middle names of Pony and Soda?

What is the name of Two-Bit girlfriend?

What is Two-Bit's real name?

What book did Ponyboy have to read for school?

Who drove Pony home the night Johnny died?

What kind of soup did Darry make Pony?