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This quiz is one of the hardest quizzes you'll have to face; unless you know EVERYTHING about The Outsiders and I doubt ABOUT THAT!MUAHAHAHA!

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1.

S.E.Hinton had a cameo part in The Outsiders as what? And who for?
- A.
  
  A waitress at Buck Merril's bar; Buck Merril
- B.
  
  A grade school teacher; Jerry Wood
- C.
  
  A doctor at the hospital; Dallas Winston
- D.
  
  A mother; Johnny cade
Correct Answer
C. A doctor at the hospital; Dallas Winston

Explanation
S.E. Hinton had a cameo part in The Outsiders as a doctor at the hospital, specifically for the character Dallas Winston.

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2.

Throughout the movie, 'Ponyboy' wears three different types of shirts and one sweatshirt(when it is appropriate for him to) what are the colors of these shirts?
- A.
  
  Blue, red, green
- B.
  
  Blue, purple, black
- C.
  
  Red, brown, green
- D.
  
  Green, blue, white
Correct Answer
D. Green, blue, white

Explanation
In the movie, 'Ponyboy' is seen wearing three different types of shirts and one sweatshirt. The colors of these shirts are green, blue, and white.

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3.

In The Outsiders disc 2(edition from 2005), Christopher Thomas Howell was making fun of Matt Dillon in his line:"I get you a hang out, a hide out, man, a hang out..." What did he say after he imitated this?

Correct Answer
I find you a teepee, a tent, a fort...
4.

The Outsiders wouldn't have been made into a movie, hadn't it been for______.
- A.
  
  The librarian, Jo Ellen Misakian and the students of the Lone Star School in Fresno, California
- B.
  
  The Language Arts teacher, Ms. Elizabeth Forrester and her class from Skiatook, Oklahoma
- C.
  
  Mrs. Calvery, English teacher, and the entire student body of the Dixon Cormorant Middle School from Salt-Lake City, Utah
- D.
  
  The librarian, Mr, Grimm and the students of Conestoga Middle School in Beaverton, Oregon
Correct Answer
A. The librarian, Jo Ellen Misakian and the students of the Lone Star School in Fresno, California

Explanation
The correct answer is the librarian, Jo Ellen Misakian and the students of the Lone Star School in Fresno, California. This is because they were the ones who initiated the campaign to have The Outsiders made into a movie. Their efforts caught the attention of Francis Ford Coppola, who eventually directed the film adaptation of the novel. Without their involvement and advocacy, the movie may not have been made.

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5.

Who played in RED DAWN, also starring in THE OUTSIDERS?
- A.
  
  Christopher Thomas Howell;(Ponyboy Michael Curtis)
- B.
  
  Robert Lowe;(Jr. Sodapop Patrick Curtis)
- C.
  
  Emilio Estevez;(Keith~Two-Bit~Matthews)
- D.
  
  Diane Lane;(Sherri~Cherry~Valance)
Correct Answer
A. Christopher Thomas Howell;(Ponyboy Michael Curtis)

Explanation
Christopher Thomas Howell played in RED DAWN and also starred in THE OUTSIDERS as Ponyboy Michael Curtis.

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6.

Describe one of the three main themes that The Outsiders was based on!
- A.
  
  The horrors of having to provide for yourself; especially in self defense
- B.
  
  The importance of love and understanding from those closest to you; to full appreciate all that they've done for you
- C.
  
  Crossing the bridge between the rich and the poor; knowing what it's like for the one on the other end before giving your full judgement about them
- D.
  
  The lies and deciet that teenagers can have on adults and others that aren't involved
Correct Answer
C. Crossing the bridge between the rich and the poor; knowing what it's like for the one on the other end before giving your full judgement about them

Explanation
The correct answer is about the theme of crossing the bridge between the rich and the poor and understanding the perspective of those on the other side before passing judgment. This theme is evident throughout the novel as the characters from the greaser gang, who come from a lower socioeconomic background, are constantly judged and misunderstood by the wealthier characters. The story highlights the importance of empathy and recognizing the complexities of individuals' lives before making assumptions or forming opinions about them.

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7.

Name one of the three songs Elvis sang that were featured in The Outsiders.
- A.
  
  Paralysed
- B.
  
  Hound Dog
- C.
  
  Lawdy Miss Clawdy
- D.
  
  We're Gonna Move
Correct Answer
D. We're Gonna Move

Explanation
"We're Gonna Move" is one of the three songs that Elvis sang that were featured in The Outsiders.

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8.

Name one of the three cities that Francis Ford Coppola used for filming The Outsiders!
- A.
  
  Oklahoma City
- B.
  
  Owasso
- C.
  
  Independent
- D.
  
  Windrixville
Correct Answer
B. Owasso

Explanation
Owasso is one of the three cities that Francis Ford Coppola used for filming The Outsiders.

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The Outsiders- Ultimate Quiz

S.E.Hinton had a cameo part in The Outsiders as what? And who for?

Throughout the movie, 'Ponyboy' wears three different types of shirts and one sweatshirt(when it is appropriate for him to) what are the colors of these shirts?

In The Outsiders disc 2(edition from 2005), Christopher Thomas Howell was making fun of Matt Dillon in his line:"I get you a hang out, a hide out, man, a hang out..." What did he say after he imitated this?

The Outsiders wouldn't have been made into a movie, hadn't it been for______.

Who played in RED DAWN, also starring in THE OUTSIDERS?

Describe one of the three main themes that The Outsiders was based on!

Name one of the three songs Elvis sang that were featured in The Outsiders.

Name one of the three cities that Francis Ford Coppola used for filming The Outsiders!