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"The Outsiders" Book and Movie Quiz

"The Outsiders" is a great tale, true to life of many American teens. This quiz covers the book as well as the movie which starred Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, C. Thomas Howell, and many other 80's screen idols.

A multiple-choice quiz by 80sMovieFan. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
80sMovieFan

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
4,634

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
19 / 25

Plays
9667

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 25

1. What is the location this story was set in? Hint

Indianapolis, Indiana

San Antonio, Texas

Chicago, Illinois

Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Question 2 of 25

2. What decade is the story set in? Hint

1980's

1950's

1960's

1970's

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Question 3 of 25

3. What are the three most leading characters' names? Hint

Ponyboy, Johnny, Dallas

Two-bit, Steve, Johnny

Darrell, Sodapop, Ponyboy

Dallas, Tim Sheperd, Darrell

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Question 4 of 25

4. In the book, why did Darry get upset with Ponyboy when he got jumped by the Socs? Hint

Because he was carrying a knife

Because he couldn't defend himself

Because he was drunk

Because he was walking by himself

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Question 5 of 25

5. At the drive-in, why did Cherry and Marcia leave their boyfriends during the movie? Hint

They were drinking and tried to force moves on them

They were doing drugs

They were picking fights with other people

They were picking up other girls

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Question 6 of 25

6. What was the movie that was playing at the drive-in? Hint

Psycho

Rebel Without a Cause

The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

Beach Blanket Bingo

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Question 7 of 25

7. Why did Dallas get mad and leave the movie? Was this unusual? Hint

Because Cherry threw her coke at him and told him to go to hell; Yes, usually he didn't give up th

Because Johnny told him to leave Cherry alone; Yes, Johnny didn't usually say much of anything

Because Tim Shepherd wanted to pick a fight with him; No, he and Shepherd were at it all the time

Because Two-bit showed up drunk; No, he usually was half drunk himself

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Question 8 of 25

8. What did Johnny notice about Cherry's boyfriend when they caught up with them after the movie? Hint

That he was very drunk

That he looked ready to clobber all of them

That there were more guys in the car

The rings on his hand

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Question 9 of 25

9. What were Johnny's parents doing when he tried to go into the house? Hint

Having sex

Drinking

Doing drugs

Fighting violently

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Question 10 of 25

10. Why did Darry and Ponyboy get into a fight, causing Pony to run from the house? Hint

Because Pony had been smoking

Because he didn't get home till 2am

Because Pony didn't call to say he'd be late

Because Pony and Soda were fighting

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Question 11 of 25

11. Why did Johnny kill the Soc and what was the boy's name? Who played this character in the movie? Hint

Because he was going to shoot them; Kevin; Johnny Depp

Because he wanted to get even with the Soc's; Eric; Kevin Dillon

Because he had beaten Johnny up earlier; Randy; Anthony Michael Hall

Because he was drowning Ponyboy; Bob; Leif Garrett

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Question 12 of 25

12. What was one thing that Ponyboy got upset with Johnny about while they were hiding out? Hint

He was bored up there on the mountain

Johnny hadn't bought enough food

Cutting and bleaching his hair

He was mad that he had killed that boy

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Question 13 of 25

13. When Dallas came to see them at the church, why did he get mad? Hint

Because he had spent all of his money

Because they weren't happy with the hideout he picked

Johnny announced that they were going back to turn themselves in

Because he ran out of gas in town

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Question 14 of 25

14. What caught the church on fire? How many kids did the guys save? Hint

The kids were playing with matches; 4

A brush fire from a neighboring farm; 15

The campfire the school teacher made; 5

Their cigarettes; 8

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Question 15 of 25

15. Who portrayed the nurse in Dallas's hospital room? Hint

Geena Davis

Glenn Close

An unknown actress

S.E. Hinton

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Question 16 of 25

16. Why did Ponyboy always remember the poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost? Hint

He never understood what was meant by it

He had to read it for school and memorize it

He just liked it

He thought the words were beautiful

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Question 17 of 25

17. Who came to see Johnny in the hospital and why did he send them away? Hint

His girlfriend; because he didn't want her to see him all burnt

His mother; because he felt she came to yell at him

Darrell; because he was afraid he was mad at him for getting Pony mixed up in all this

Cherry Valance; because he didn't want her pity

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Question 18 of 25

18. Which Soc did Darry pick as his opponent at the rumble? How did they know each other? Hint

Carl; they had fought before

No one in particular

Paul; they were on the high school football team together

Randy; because he felt that he should have been able to prevent this mess

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Question 19 of 25

19. Before the rumble, Ponyboy and Randy had a conversation. What realization had Randy come to because of the events of the last week? Hint

That Greasers had caused the death of a good friend, and he wanted to get even

That the fighting and killing was useless, nothing was going to change the way things were

That the bad judgements of several people had cause the events of the last week and no one person co

That he wanted to go to the rumble

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Question 20 of 25

20. When Johnny was dying, what were his parting words to Dallas and Ponyboy? Hint

'Good bye and I'm sorry'

'I don't want to die yet, it ain't long enough'

'I loved ya'll like brothers'

'Fighting is useless'; 'Stay Gold, Ponyboy. Stay Gold'

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Question 21 of 25

21. Why did Dallas want to die? What did he do to accomplish this? What weapon did he have? Hint

Because he was poor and always would be; He committed suicide; a loaded gun

Because he was in so much trouble; he shot a cop; a knife

Because he felt life wasn't worth living and it had taken the one person he truly loved; He robbed a store; an unloaded gun

Because he was mad a himself for not being able to save Johnny; He held up a gas station; a load

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Question 22 of 25

22. What was Johnny's parting gift to Ponyboy? Hint

A photo of the guys

His knife

The book, "Gone With the Wind" and a note

His wallet with some money

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Question 23 of 25

23. What was the court verdict for the Curtis brothers? Hint

They were seperated and sent to foster care

Pony and Soda were both sent to the same boys home

Pony had to go to reform school

They could stay together

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Question 24 of 25

24. Why did Sodapop get upset and run out of the house at the end of the book? Hint

He and Darry had a fight

He was upset that his girlfriend was pregnant by his best friend

He was tired of all the fighting and being put in the middle

He was still upset with Ponyboy for getting into trouble

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Question 25 of 25

25. Who were the stars that played the leading Greasers? Hint

Leif Garrett, Chad Lowe, Johnny Depp

Anthony Michael Hall, Andrew McArthey, Matt Dillon

Patrick Swayze, Darren Dalton, Chris Atkins

C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the location this story was set in?

Answer: Tulsa, Oklahoma

The movie, "Tex" was also set in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

2. What decade is the story set in?

Answer: 1960's

3. What are the three most leading characters' names?

Answer: Ponyboy, Johnny, Dallas

According to the book, Ponyboy was 14 years old, Johnny was 16 years old, and Dallas was 17.

4. In the book, why did Darry get upset with Ponyboy when he got jumped by the Socs?

Answer: Because he was walking by himself

These scenes were unfortunatly cut from the movie. In the book, Ponyboy had just came out of a movie theatre, and was on his way home when he was jumped by the Socs. Darry, Dallas, Johnny, Soda, Two-Bit, and Steve came to his rescue. All Pony received from being jumped was a cut on his neck.

5. At the drive-in, why did Cherry and Marcia leave their boyfriends during the movie?

Answer: They were drinking and tried to force moves on them

Cherry and Marcia and their boyfriends, Bob and Randy, had an argument due the Bob's and Randy's drinking. Cherry and Marcia sat in the seats, which were available for people who didn't have cars, and this is how they met Pony, Johnny, and Dallas.

6. What was the movie that was playing at the drive-in?

Answer: Beach Blanket Bingo

7. Why did Dallas get mad and leave the movie? Was this unusual?

Answer: Because Johnny told him to leave Cherry alone; Yes, Johnny didn't usually say much of anything

Johnny told Dallas to leave Cherry alone. Dallas was making Cherry mad, and Johnny came to her rescue. This was unusual because Johnny had never stood up to Dallas, and because he usually didn't have much to say.

8. What did Johnny notice about Cherry's boyfriend when they caught up with them after the movie?

Answer: The rings on his hand

Cherry's boyfriend, Bob, had beaten Johnny up very badly a few months earlier. His rings left a major scar on Johnny's face.

9. What were Johnny's parents doing when he tried to go into the house?

Answer: Fighting violently

Johnny's father hit him often and his mother ignored him overall. The abuse was slowly killing him inside.

10. Why did Darry and Ponyboy get into a fight, causing Pony to run from the house?

Answer: Because he didn't get home till 2am

Pony fell asleep in the lot with Johnny, because Johnny didn't want to go back to his house while his parents were fighting. It was cold outside, and when Pony woke up he went home. Darry was sitting in the chair, facing the door, waiting for Pony to come home. Darry was more scared than angry, but he didn't come off that way.

He hit Pony and Pony went flying into the chair, knocking over the lamp. Pony than ran to the lot and told Johnny, 'Come on, we're running away'.

11. Why did Johnny kill the Soc and what was the boy's name? Who played this character in the movie?

Answer: Because he was drowning Ponyboy; Bob; Leif Garrett

As Johnny and Pony were running away, they went to the park, and sat on the jungle gym.

12. What was one thing that Ponyboy got upset with Johnny about while they were hiding out?

Answer: Cutting and bleaching his hair

"It ain't just hair! It's like a Halloween costume you can't get out of and I hate it"!

13. When Dallas came to see them at the church, why did he get mad?

Answer: Johnny announced that they were going back to turn themselves in

When Dally came to the church, he gave a letter to Pony from Soda. He as Johnny and Pony if they were hungry and the boys said 'yes'. Dally brought Johnny and Pony to the Dairy Queen, and while there Johnny announced that he wanted to go back and turn himself in. This angered Dally, who told Johnny that prison changes you. Dally pleaded with Johnny not to go back.

14. What caught the church on fire? How many kids did the guys save?

Answer: Their cigarettes; 8

Earlier in the story, Ponyboy had warned Johnny to 'watch his smoke'. During the rescue, a beam fell on Johnny, breaking his back. Dally was burned on his left arm, and Pony had some smoke inhalation.

15. Who portrayed the nurse in Dallas's hospital room?

Answer: S.E. Hinton

S.E. Hinton was also in "Tex" as one of the teachers.

16. Why did Ponyboy always remember the poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost?

Answer: He never understood what was meant by it

17. Who came to see Johnny in the hospital and why did he send them away?

Answer: His mother; because he felt she came to yell at him

In the book, Johnny's mother went off when she was told he didn't want to see her. She blamed it all on Ponyboy and Two-bit.

18. Which Soc did Darry pick as his opponent at the rumble? How did they know each other?

Answer: Paul; they were on the high school football team together

In the book, it was said that Darry could have been a Soc if he wanted to be.

19. Before the rumble, Ponyboy and Randy had a conversation. What realization had Randy come to because of the events of the last week?

Answer: That the fighting and killing was useless, nothing was going to change the way things were

Randy wasn't at the rumble.

20. When Johnny was dying, what were his parting words to Dallas and Ponyboy?

Answer: 'Fighting is useless'; 'Stay Gold, Ponyboy. Stay Gold'

Johnny had talked about killing himself earlier in the book and movie because he couldn't take his abusive life. He now realized that there was much he hadn't seen or done yet and didn't want to die.

21. Why did Dallas want to die? What did he do to accomplish this? What weapon did he have?

Answer: Because he felt life wasn't worth living and it had taken the one person he truly loved; He robbed a store; an unloaded gun

According to the book, Johnny was the only person that Dally loved. When Johnny died, Dally wanted to die, also. Dally robbed a store with an unloaded gun. He was shot to death by the police at the park.

22. What was Johnny's parting gift to Ponyboy?

Answer: The book, "Gone With the Wind" and a note

He described to Ponyboy what he felt the poem meant, "you're green when you're a kid- like gold. When you're a kid everything is new- dawn."

23. What was the court verdict for the Curtis brothers?

Answer: They could stay together

These scenes were also cut from the movie, but are sometimes shown on television.

24. Why did Sodapop get upset and run out of the house at the end of the book?

Answer: He was tired of all the fighting and being put in the middle

Soda hated when Pony and Darry argued, because he was always put in the middle. When he ran off, Darry and Pony ran after him and caught up with him in the park.

25. Who were the stars that played the leading Greasers?

Answer: C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon

Source: Author 80sMovieFan

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