The Outsiders Ch 5-7 Quiz

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

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Johnny required Ponyboy to cut and bleach his hair because he didn't want him to be recognized. This suggests that Johnny was trying to change his appearance in order to avoid being identified by someone. By altering his hair, Johnny hoped to remain anonymous and protect himself from potential dangers or conflicts.

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The Outsiders Ch 5-7 Quiz - Quiz

Select the bests possible answer for each of the following questions.

2. Who looked after Ponyboy after his brothers went to work?

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

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

Explanation

The correct answer is "They played poker and read Gone with the Wind." This means that the two boys spent their time in the church playing a card game called poker and reading the book "Gone with the Wind."

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

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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5. What has protected Ponyboy from severe back burns?

Explanation

Ponyboy was protected from severe back burns by Dally's leather jacket.

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6. What had probably caused the church to catch on fire?

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 fact that the question asks what had probably caused the church to catch on fire, and out of the given options, this is the most likely scenario. The other options do not involve a direct cause of fire, such as leaving candles near a curtain or a priest leaving a candle lit.

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7. Where were the boys when the church caught on fire?

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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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8. Why didn't Johnny bleach his hair too?

Explanation

Johnny didn't bleach his hair because he was too dark to look normal blonde. This suggests that Johnny's natural hair color was not suitable for achieving a natural-looking blonde shade.

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

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Soda's girlfriend, Sandy, suddenly moved to Florida to live with her grandparents because her parents didn't want her to marry Soda. This suggests that Sandy's parents disapproved of her relationship with Soda and wanted to separate them by sending her away to live with her grandparents.

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

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

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11. Who wrote the letter that Dally brought to Ponyboy?

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Soda wrote the letter that Dally brought to Ponyboy.

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12. Why had a teacher and children come to Jay Mountain?

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The correct answer is that the teacher and children had come to Jay Mountain for a picnic. This can be inferred from the given options, as the other two options do not mention anything about a picnic. Therefore, it can be concluded that the purpose of their visit was to enjoy a picnic on Jay Mountain.

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13. Who rode in the ambulance with Ponyboy?

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Jerry, the teacher rode in the ambulance with Ponyboy. This can be inferred from the context of the question and the given options. Dally is mentioned as Ponyboy's brother, but there is no mention of him riding in the ambulance. Johnny is mentioned as Ponyboy's friend, but again, there is no mention of him being in the ambulance. Therefore, the only logical option left is Jerry, the teacher.

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

Explanation

Two-bit and Ponyboy went to a movie after finishing their chores.

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15. Why did Cherry volunteer for such a position?

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, possibly because she felt a sense of duty towards the boys or a desire to help them in some way.

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

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

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

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The reason why the Greasers and Socs were planning a rumble for the next night is because the Greasers wanted the Socs out of their territory.

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Why did Johnny require Ponyboy to cut and bleach his hair?
Who looked after Ponyboy after his brothers went to work?
How did the two boys occupy their time while hiding out in the church?
What was Johnny's signal to let Ponyboy know it was he, his friend,...
What has protected Ponyboy from severe back burns?
What had probably caused the church to catch on fire?
Where were the boys when the church caught on fire?
Why didn't Johnny bleach his hair too?
Why did Soda's girlfriend, Sandy, suddenly move to Florida to live...
Why did Dally club Ponyboy on the back after Ponyboy leaped out a...
Who wrote the letter that Dally brought to Ponyboy?
Why had a teacher and children come to Jay Mountain?
Who rode in the ambulance with Ponyboy?
Where did Two-bit and Ponyboy go after finishing their chores?
Why did Cherry volunteer for such a position?
How did Johnny let his sleeping friend, Ponyboy, know he'd gone into...
Why were the Greasers and Socs planning a rumble for the next night?
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