Outsiders Reading Check #1

Directions: Complete the following questions after reading Chapter 1 in The Outisders. You must write in complete sentences, using proper capitalization and punctuation, to receive credit.

1. Where are Ponyboy's parents?
   • They work so much that he barely sees them.
   • His mom is dead and his dad walked out on him.
   • They died in a car accident.
2. What major event happens to Ponyboy in this chapter?
   • He dissects a worm in Science class and a girl teases him..
   • He is jumped by a group of Socs.
   • His brother Sodapop gives him a hard time.
   • He robs a liquor store.
3. How are the three Curtis brothers (Darry, Sodapop, and Ponyboy) different? Describe and compare all three in a response of at least three complete sentences.
4. In your own words, describe Ponyboy's attitude toward the Socs in this chapter. What is his opinion of them? Why?
5. What is Ponyboy's plan for tomorrow?
   • He is going to go bowling.
   • He is going to out with his girlfriend.
   • He is going to the movies.
   • He is going to a drag race.