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Chapter 5-6
The Outsiders - vocab and Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Imploringly | In a begging or pleading way; asking desperately for something. |
| Sullenly | In a gloomy, grumpy, or bad-tempered way. |
| Eluded | Escaped understanding or was difficult to figure out. |
| Vital | Extremely important or necessary. |
| Indignant | Angry or upset because something seems unfair or wrong. |
| Jolt | A sudden shock or surprise. |
| Doggedly | In a determined way; refusing to give up. |
| What novel does Johnny bring back with the food supplies? | Gone with the Wind |
| Who wrote the poem that Ponyboy recites to Johnny? | Robert Frost |
| Who sends Ponyboy a letter that Dally brings to the hideout? | Sodapop |
| What does Johnny decide while eating hot-fudge sundaes and barbecue sandwiches? | He decides it is time to turn himself in. |
| Why does Dally hit Ponyboy across the back as Ponyboy leaves the burning church? | Ponyboy’s back is on fire. |
| Why is Darry strict with Ponyboy? | He is afraid of losing Ponyboy like he lost their parents. |
| Why does Johnny ask for peroxide while they are hiding out? | He plans to use it to bleach Ponyboy’s hair as part of their disguise. |
| What does Ponyboy realize when Johnny mentions peroxide? | Johnny plans to cut and bleach their hair to disguise them. |
| Who is the “spy” Dally tells Ponyboy and Johnny about? | Cherry Valance. |
| Who is Cherry spying on? | The Socs. |
| Why is Cherry helping the Greasers? | She is giving them information about the Socs and their plans. |