The Outsiders – Chapter 1



The Outsiders Ch. 1-2 Reading Guide

During Reading Assignment

As you read, look for the following and take notes on these:

At least three clues about Ponyboy’s character traits (not physical): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Clues about two conflicts to come (foreshadowing): ______________________________________________________________________________

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An example of a flashback (a jump back in time). Summarize it below and indicate what you learn about Johnny’s relationship with his father. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

After Reading Assignment

“I really couldn’t see what the Socs would have to sweat about – good grades, good cars, good girls, madras and Mustangs and Corvairs – Man, I thought, if I had worries like that I’d consider myself lucky.

I know better now.”

This is an example of foreshadowing. What do you think Ponyboy means?

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Make a prediction based upon these paragraphs.

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Chapter 1 Questions

1. What do the Greasers value? _____________________________________________________

2. What happened to the Curtis boy’s parents? __________________________________________

3. How did Ponyboy feel when he was being followed and why? _______________________________

4. Why does Ponyboy go to the movies alone? ___________________________________________

5. Where did Steve and Soda work? __________________________________________________

6. What was Two-Bit’s real name? How did Two-Bit get his name? _____________________________

7. Who does Soda want to marry? Describe her. __________________________________________

8. How are the Greasers and Socs alike? _______________________________________________

How are they different? _______________________________________________________

Chapter 2 Questions

1. Who are the Socs, and what are their values? _________________________________________

2. Where do the Greasers hang out? _____________ What is the place like? __________________

3. Why did Dally try to embarrass the girls at the movie? __________________________________

4. Why was Ponyboy uncomfortable with the insults to the girls? _____________________________

5. How did the girls respond to the insults? ____________________________________________

6. What did Cherry do with her Coke? _________________________________________________

7. Why do you think she acted this way? _______________________________________________

8. What did Johnny tell Dally to do? __________________________________________________

9. How did Dally react? ___________________________________________________________

10. Why were Johnny’s actions so unusual? ______________________________________________

11. Why were the girls not frightened of Johnny and Ponyboy? _______________________________

12. Why were the girls alone and without a car? __________________________________________

13. Why was Johnny so afraid when Two-Bit came up behind him? ____________________________

14. What external conflict has made Johnny react the way he does? ___________________________

15. What is the main rule that the Greasers have—besides stick together? ______________________

16. Describe the attack on Johnny. ___________________________________________________

The opening chapter of this novel introduces the reader to many of the important characters. Fill in the following chart based upon information found in this chapter. Some information will not be found until later chapters…..add the missing information as you find it in the book.

|Character |Real Name |Physical Description |Personality Traits |Ponyboy’s reaction to each |

| | | |Include behavior & attitude |character. |

|Ponyboy | | | | |

|Curtis | | | |n/a |

|Sodapop | | | | |

|Curtis | | | | |

|Darry | | | | |

|Curtis | | | | |

|Steve Randle | | | | |

|Two-Bit Mathews | | | | |

|Dally Winston | | | | |

|Johnny Cade | | | | |

When you meet people your own age, what about them would make you want to know them better?

In the list below, check the qualities that interest you most.

_____ the way they dress _____ where they hang out _____ how they treat people

_____ their athletic abilities _____ their grades in school _____ what they’re interested in

_____ how their family treats them _____ what they do for fun _____ how they treat their friends

_____ the way they talk _____ their sense of humor _____the kinds of homes they live in

_____ their physical appearance _____ how much spending money they have

Think about one of your friends. Which of these qualities do they have? Write a paragraph describing your friend, using the qualities that you identified.

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