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?