The Outsiders
By S.E. Hinton

Setting:
1. Describe the home where Pony Boy and his brothers lived.

2. Describe the town where this novel took place. Include a picture of a particular area that gained your attention the most.

Character:
1. The "Greasers" could be considered a family. What details could you give to support this?

2. What are key situations in the novel that reveal and change the main character?

3. Compare and contrast the "Greasers" and the "Socs".

Plot:
1. How does child abuse affect the outcome of the novel?

2. How does prejudice play a role in the novel? (Give examples from the book.)

3. Why did Dally get hauled in to the police station after Bob was killed?

4. Where are the police looking for Pony and Johnny? Why there?

5. Describe at least three conflicts within the story.

Responding to Quotations:
1. Do you believe that Ponyboy will "stay gold" or do you think that "nothing gold can stay"? (Support your opinion.)

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