The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Chapters 7-9 Discusion and Anysis

The Outsiders

CHAPTERS 7-9 QUESTIONS

What did Ponyboy learn at the end of Chapter 6 about his family?

What threat does Juvenile court have on the Curtis family? If the judge decides to separate Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darry, how would it affect each of the boys?

How does Two-Bit explain “greasers” to Ponyboy? (p. 113) What influence does this have on Ponyboy?

How does Randy’s talk with Ponyboy demonstrate similarities in Greasers and Socs?

Why is Cherry so worried about Ponyboy? Why does she keep coming around? What significance does her talk with Ponyboy have on Ponyboy’s feelings towards the “rumble?”

What does “rumble” mean to each of the Greasers? How is having a “rumble” going to solve the problems between the Greasers and Socs?