The Outsiders – Novel Assignment Ch. 1-3
Chapter 1
1. What is the difference between” tuff” and” tough”?
Chapter 2
2. What is a Greaser’s definition of friendship?
3. What 2 rules do all Greasers follow?
Chapter 3
4.
Each of these characters has a dream, something they would like to see happen in their life or
how they wish life could be for them. Describe each character’s dream in detail and explain
why they have this desire.
Ponyboy
Johnny
Cherry
Character Description
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Pony
Johnny
Dallas
Darry
Cherry
Sodapop
Two-Bit
Steve
For each of the characters listed above, include name of the character, one quote or action that
reveals their personality (you must include a parenthetical citation in parenthesis: author and
page number), and three descriptive words about the character.
ExampleCharacter: Webber
Quote: “Webber constantly danced at the edge of detention… He not only liked attention, he
craved it.” (Shafer 28)
Description: Hyper, loyal, athletic