The Outsiders Ch 5-7 Quiz
Select the bests possible answer for each of the following questions.
- 1.
Why did Cherry volunteer for such a position?
- A.
She wanted to see the boys again
- B.
She felt responsible
- C.
She knew it was her time to shine
Correct Answer
B. She felt responsibleExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why didn't Johnny bleach his hair too?
- A.
He was to dark to look normal blonde
- B.
He didn't believe in mistreating his hair like that
- C.
He wouldn't be able to grease it in two weeks
Correct Answer
A. He was to dark to look normal blondeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How did the two boys occupy their time while hiding out in the church?
- A.
They flirted with the girls
- B.
They played poker and read Gone with the WInd
- C.
They played tricks on the Sunday School kids
Correct Answer
B. They played poker and read Gone with the WIndExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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- 4.
Why did Johnny require Ponyboy to cut and bleach his hair?
- A.
He wanted to see how it would look on him
- B.
To see if he would do it
- C.
He didn't want him to be recognize
Correct Answer
C. He didn't want him to be recognizeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What has protected Ponyboy from severe back burns?
- A.
God was at his side
- B.
Dally's leather jacket
- C.
Johnny because he was there
Correct Answer
B. Dally's leather jacketExplanation
Ponyboy was protected from severe back burns by Dally's leather jacket.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How did Johnny let his sleeping friend, Ponyboy, know he'd gone into town for supplies?
- A.
He leaves him a message on a piece of paper
- B.
He lets one of the other guys know
- C.
He writes a note in the dust of the church floor
Correct Answer
C. He writes a note in the dust of the church floorExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why did Soda's girlfriend, Sandy, suddenly move to Florida to live with her grandparents?
- A.
She was pregnant and her parents didn't want anyone to know
- B.
Her parents didn't want her to marry Soda
- C.
Her grandparents were very ill and she had to take care of them
Correct Answer
B. Her parents didn't want her to marry SodaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What had probably caused the church to catch on fire?
- A.
The church candles were left near a window curtain and it caught on fire when the wind picked up
- B.
The children found the matches Johnny and Ponyboy had left behind and started playing with them
- C.
The priest was not paying attention when he was putting the things away and left a candle lit
Correct Answer
B. The children found the matches Johnny and Ponyboy had left behind and started playing with themExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What was Johnny's signal to let Ponyboy know it was he, his friend, approaching the church door?
- A.
He whistled the gang's whistle
- B.
He shouted his name at the top of his lungs
- C.
He put himself in front of his eye sight
Correct Answer
A. He whistled the gang's whistleExplanation
Johnny's signal to let Ponyboy know it was him approaching the church door was by whistling the gang's whistle.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Where did Two-bit and Ponyboy go after finishing their chores?
- A.
They went to the park
- B.
They went to a concert
- C.
They went to a movie
Correct Answer
C. They went to a movieExplanation
Two-bit and Ponyboy went to a movie after finishing their chores.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who rode in the ambulance with Ponyboy?
- A.
Dally, his brother
- B.
Johnny, his friend
- C.
Jerry, the teacher
Correct Answer
C. Jerry, the teacherExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Where were the boys when the church caught on fire?
- A.
They'd gone home
- B.
They were at Dairy Queen
- C.
They'd gone to the school
Correct Answer
B. They were at Dairy QueenExplanation
The correct answer is "They were at Dairy Queen." This means that when the church caught on fire, the boys were at Dairy Queen.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Who looked after Ponyboy after his brothers went to work?
- A.
Two-bit
- B.
Jerry
- C.
Cherry
Correct Answer
A. Two-bitExplanation
After Ponyboy's brothers went to work, Two-bit looked after him.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who wrote the letter that Dally brought to Ponyboy?
- A.
Johnny
- B.
Soda
- C.
Jerry
Correct Answer
B. SodaExplanation
Soda wrote the letter that Dally brought to Ponyboy.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Why were the Greasers and Socs planning a rumble for the next night?
- A.
The greaser wanted the Socs out of their territory
- B.
The Socs wanted revenge for the death of one of their members
- C.
The greasers wanted the Socs to show them respect
Correct Answer
A. The greaser wanted the Socs out of their territoryExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Why did Dally club Ponyboy on the back after Ponyboy leaped out a church window?
- A.
Dally thought it was a Socs
- B.
Ponyboy's back was on fire
- C.
Ponyboy had ticked him off earlier
Correct Answer
B. Ponyboy's back was on fireExplanation
Dally clubbed Ponyboy on the back after Ponyboy leaped out a church window because Ponyboy's back was on fire.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Why had a teacher and children come to Jay Mountain?
- A.
It was part of their Sunday School activity
- B.
They were there to witness a miracle
- C.
They were on a picnic
Correct Answer
C. They were on a picnicExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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